Medical Information Rheumatiod Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) | Arthritis | CDC

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Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, which means that your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body by mistake, causing inflammation (painful swelling) in the affected parts of the body. RA mainly attacks …

Rheumatoid arthritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20353648

Rheumatoid Arthritis | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term (chronic) disease that causes inflammation of the joints. The inflammation can be so severe that it affects …

Rheumatoid Arthritis: In Depth | NCCIH

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. It occurs when the immune system attacks the membrane lining the joints. RA is more common in women than men and …

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and …

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Medical history. . The doctor will ask about joint symptoms (pain, tenderness, stiffness, difficulty moving), when they... Physical examination. . The doctor will look for …