Rheumatoid Arthritis
Also called: Ra, Rheumatoid Disease
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a connective tissue disease of the whole body that affects many joints often including the knee. People who have this...
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Joint destruction is the hallmark of rheumatoid arthritis. The immune system attacks joint tissues for unknown reasons. White blood cells travel to...
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Both genetics and environmental factors combined appear to be the main triggers of rheumatoid arthritis. Those at risk for autoimmune diseases such...
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Mounting evidence suggests that chronic activation of the immune system from the disease process is to blame for the increased lymphoma risk. But...
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The medicines used to treat rheumatoid arthritis suppress the immune system. They fight the inflammation and pain related to RA. But they also make...
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The Arthritis Foundation offers the following suggestions for making it easier to stay in the workplace:Maintain a positive attitude.Create an...
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The U.S. Labor Department's Job Accommodation Network has provided a list of recommendations for employers of people with arthritis and arthritis...
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a serious type of inflammatory arthritis that affects 1.3 million Americans. In 75% of cases, RA affects women. RA can affect...
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Rheumatoid arthritis of the knee causes the joints to become tender, warm, and swollen. Although knee osteoarthritis causes pain and stiffness, joint...
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With knee RA, you may feel the following: Pain Swelling, inflammation Stiffness Warmth around the knee joints Fever Flu-like symptoms Fatigue.
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The actual causes of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are not understood. We know that RA occurs when the body's own immune system doesn't function properly...
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Your doctor can diagnose knee RA (rheumatoid arthritis). He or she will do a physical exam, talk with you about your personal and family medical...
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The best treatment for knee RA is early and aggressive medical care. Medical treatments include the use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs...
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At some point, total joint replacement may be performed. This surgery is usually a "last resort" instead of the first treatment option for...
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When the citrulline antibody is found in a patient's blood, there is a 90%-95% likelihood that the patient has rheumatoid arthritis.
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