It is caused when the immune system (the body's defense system) is not working properly.
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Gif. Rheumatoid arthritis = score of ≥ 6 points + confirmed presence of synovitis in at least one typical joint without an alternative, more probable diagnosis (e.g., trauma or. Rheumatoid arthritis signs and symptoms may vary in severity and may even come and go.
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It is caused when the immune system (the body's defense system) is not working properly. It often starts in middle age and is most common in older people. According to the arthritis foundation, rheumatoid arthritis affects about 1.5 million people in the u.s.
Ra mainly attacks the joints, usually many joints at once.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an ongoing, progressive disease that affects the joints of the body with episodes of painful inflammation. The typical case of rheumatoid arthritis begins insidiously, with the slow development of signs and symptoms over weeks to months. Autoimmune diseases cause the body's immune system to mistake its own tissues for foreign invaders, such as bacteria or viruses. Pain and stiffness often worsen following rest.
