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Pics. Rheumatoid arthritis (ra) is an autoimmune disease that can cause joint pain and damage throughout your body. It happens when the immune system doesn't work properly and attacks lining of the joints (called the synovium).
It can also affect the heart, lungs, and other parts of the body. It happens when the immune system doesn't work properly and attacks lining of the joints (called the synovium). Rheumatoid arthritis (ra) causes joint inflammation and pain.
Ra causes damage mediated by cytokines.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect more than just your joints. It can lead to joint damage and difficulty functioning in daily life. You may find the rheumatoid arthritis article more useful, or one of our other health articles. Rheumatoid arthritis is the uk's second most common arthritis.