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Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common form of autoimmune arthritis. It causes joints to become painful, tender, swollen, and stiff. People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often have more than one joint affected by the condition. The same two joints on opposite sides of the body are frequently...
Rheumatoid arthritis causes joint inflammation, which in severe cases may result in permanent joint damage and disability. Additionally, RA may affect other organs, including the lungs, heart, blood vessels, skin, and eyes. Rheumatoid arthritis affects approximately 1 of every 200 adults worldwide an...
Care guide for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
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Fatigue Low-grade fever Lack of energy Loss of appetite Bumps under the skin (rheumatoid nodules) Shortness of breath due to inflammation or damage to the lungs Hoarseness Eye problems In addition to these symptoms, muscle and joint stiffness of rheumatoid arthritis is usually worse in the morni...
Stiffness, especially in the morning upon waking Rheumatoid nodulesunder the skin of the shoulders and arms Limited range of motion Reduced muscle strength Fatigue, fever, or weight loss, resulting from severe shoulder inflammation Crepitus—grinding, clicking, or cracking notices of the joints ...
Keep in mind that “rheumatoid arthritis flare-up” is a common term without a formal medical definition. In addition, a flare-up may not have observable, measurable signs that a doctor can recognize. For example, a flare-up may cause joint pain and fatigue without visible joint swelling or...
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Fatigue Low fevers Low appetite Joints that get forced into bent positions over time Lumps called rheumatoid nodules that grow under your skin (These aren’t common.) Osteoarthritis symptoms OA tends to develop slowly over many years and is most common in older adults. You might notice it in ...