Arthritis Disease Center l Disease Definitions l Arthritis Disease and Related Conditions
Rheumatoid arthritis (rue-ma-TOYD arth-write-tis) is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation of the lining, or synovium, of the joints. It can lead to long-term joint damage, resulting in chronic pain, loss of function and disability.
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- Rheumatoid Arthritis Causes, Diagnosis, Information, Symptoms, and Treatment on MedicineNet.com
Learn more about rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that causes chronic joint inflammation, which has symptoms that include stiffness, fever, muscle and joint aches, loss of appetite, and fatigue. Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis incorporates the use of first-line drugs (aspirin and corticosteroids for pain and inflammation) and second-line drugs (methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine to prevent joint destruction and promote remission). - Arthritis Disease Center l Disease Definitions l Arthritis Disease and Related Conditions
Rheumatoid arthritis (rue-ma-TOYD arth-write-tis) is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation of the lining, or synovium, of the joints. It can lead to long-term joint damage, resulting in chronic pain, loss of function and disability. - Rheumatoid arthritis - MayoClinic.com
In rheumatoid arthritis, the synovial membrane that protects and lubricates your joints becomes inflamed. - Patient UK - Septic Arthritis
How do you get Septic Arthritis and who is at risk of developing septic arthritis.
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