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Health Encyclopedia: Rheumatoid Arthritis Introduction
Introduction
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease in which various joints in the body are inflamed, leading to swelling, pain, stiffness, and the possible loss of function. Some experts classify rheumatoid arthritis as type 1 or type 2.
- Type 1, the less common form, lasts a few months at most and leaves no permanent disability.
- Type 2 is chronic and lasts for years, sometimes for life.
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