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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a form of arthritis or an inflammatory disease of joints. A common disorder affecting more than 1% of Americans the prevalence can increase to more than 5% in women above the age of 65. Usually manifesting in the latter decades above 40-50 years, it typically affects multiple joints including those in the hands, feet and limb girdles. Systemic inflammation also occurs resulting in fatigue, weight loss and depression. The disorder is brought on by the body’s own immune system attacking cartilage, joints, tendons and ligaments resulting in morning stiffness, throbbing pain and swelling of joints finally leading to joint deformities that are characteristic of the disease. Read More...