Rheumatoid. Arthritis
Published on Nov 23, 2015
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Unlike osteoarthritis, a condition caused by wear and tear on joints, rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the immune system targets a person's joint linings. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition that also affects other tissue, but the joints are usually the most severely affected
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The most recent US data on the incidence of RA is from the Rochester Epidemiology Project, a study that has provided the majority of population-based descriptive statistics on RA. In 1995-2007, 41 per 100,000 people were diagnosed with RA each year. From 1995 to 2007, rates increased by 2.5% each year among women but there was a small decrease (0.5%) among men.
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This affects people of all ages. Mostly women. It is a genetic disease but can be prevented.
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Fatigue.
Morning Stiffness.
Joint Stiffness.
Joint Pain.
Minor Joint Swelling.
Fever.
Numbness and Tingling.
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Blood tests- People with rheumatoid arthritis tend to have an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR, or sed rate), which indicates the presence of an inflammatory process in the body. Other common blood tests look for rheumatoid factor and anti-cyclic citrullinate d peptide (anti-CCP) antibodies.
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There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis. Medications can reduce inflammation in your joints in order to relieve pain and prevent or slow joint damage. Occupational and physical therapy can teach you how to protect your joints. If your joints are severely damaged by rheumatoid arthritis, surgery may be necessary.
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) does not have a cure. It is a progressive disease that leads to steady joint damage and severe debility. The main outcomes of rheumatoid arthritis include:
continuing and persistent joint inflammation
progressive joint damage
progressive decline in joint movement and function
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