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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
An Overview
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that targets the joint membranes; where, the lining of joints becomes inflamed which causes damage to the joint tissues. The main causes of this disease include genetics and infections. Symptoms can occur in phases known as flares during active periods, and remissions when symptoms lessen. It usually begins after the age of 40 years, and women are more prone to it than men.
Risk Factors
Middle-aged
More common in women than men
Family history
Smoking
ObesitySigns & Symptoms
The following are the symptoms to watch for in order to detect the disease early:
Stiffness of joints in the morning, which are painful, red and swollen
Numbness and tingling sensation in hands and feet
Joints affected in symmetry - the same joints on both sides of the hands, arms, feet and legs tend to be affected
Reduced or limited movement
Dryness, burning and itching of the eye
Swelling under the skin, close to the affected joints
Chest pain when breathingLike Two Peas in a Pod, This Screening Goes Well with
Obesity
Inflammatory Response
