- Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes pain and swelling in the joints and may lead to other symptoms.
- Symptoms can be managed with medications, physical therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, and surgery.
- Rheumatoid arthritis is more common in women, people over 60, and those who have a close relative with the condition.
- The exact causes of Rheumatoid arthritis are not known, but certain factors may increase risk.
- A new study has found that exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons — chemicals formed when certain substances are burnt — may significantly increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic and progressive autoimmune disease, affects
Rheumatoid arthritis causes a range of symptoms, the most common being inflammation, pain, and swelling in the joints, often starting in the hands and feet. As an
The more common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis, which results from wear and tear on the joints, is not an autoimmune disorder.
Several factors increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. According to the
- increasing age, with onset being most likely over the age of 60
- females are 2 to 3 times more likely to develop RA than men
- genetics or inherited traits
- tobacco use, which can both increase the risk of developing RA and make the disease worse
- females who have never given birth
- individuals with parents who smoked
- some early life exposures
- people who have overweight or obesity
The prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis is
A new study has highlighted the importance of one particular…
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