Introduction
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that affects the lining of the joints. Classic symptoms include, symmetrical joint pain on the body, morning stiffness, swollen joints, and flu-like symptoms. Risk factors include age, gender and genetics. Several other conditions can present with similar symptoms, but seeing a rheumatologist can be a first step to getting the right diagnosis.
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disorder that affects the lining of the joints, and can…
Am I At Risk?
Risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis include age, gender and genetics. Onset typically occurs between 20 to 45 years of age, and women are more likely to have RA than…
Symptoms of RA
Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include morning stiffness, swollen, painful joints, joint destruction, nodules and flu-like symptoms, among others. Typically, affected…
Conditions That Look Like RA
There are many conditons that have similar symptoms to rheumatoid arthritis, which can make it hard to diagnose. Some of these include psoriatic arthritis, erosive…
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Ask someone with rheumatoid arthritis to tell you about their biggest frustration and chances are they'll mention the misconception that RA is like osteoarthritis (OA). To help you educate those around you, HealthCentral's RA community will be…
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