Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis: Treatment Options
Rheumatoid Arthritis FAQ
What is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that causes inflammation around the body and commonly presents with pain in the joints. Untreated, RA can cause severe damage to the joints and their surrounding tissue. It can lead to heart, lung or nervous system problems.
Is rheumatoid arthritis a chronic disease?
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic (long-term) disease that can cause pain and swelling in your joints. People who have rheumatoid arthritis often experience times when their joints are particularly painful. It is important not to delay speaking to your doctor if you think you may have rheumatoid arthritis.
Is rheumatoid arthritis autoimmune?
An autoimmune disorder, rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body's tissues. Unlike the wear-and-tear damage of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of your joints, causing a painful swelling that can eventually result in bone erosion and joint deformity.
Where does rheumatoid arthritis occur?
Rheumatoid arthritis can happen in any joint; however, it is more common in the wrist, hands, and feet. The symptoms usually happen on both sides of the body. For example, if you have RA in the right hand, you likely also have it in the left hand. In some people, RA starts slowly, affecting just a few joints.
What is rheumatoid arthritis & how is it treated?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that mostly causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in joints. RA may cause you to feel unusually tired, to have occasional fevers, and to have a loss of appetite. Treatments can include medications, ongoing care from a doctor, and surgery.
Rheumatoid Arthritis References
If you want to know more about Rheumatoid Arthritis, consider exploring links below:
What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis
- https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/rheumatoid-arthritis
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20353648
- https://arthritisaustralia.com.au/types-of-arthritis/rheumatoid-arthritis/
Rheumatoid Arthritis Information
- https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/rheumatoid-arthritis
- https://www.bupa.com.au/healthlink/health-conditions/a-z/rheumatoid-arthritis
- https://www.arthritis.org.au/arthritis/types-of-arthritis/rheumatoid-arthritis/
- https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/Rheumatoid-arthritis
- https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/rheumatoid-arthritis/basics/symptoms-causes
- https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-au/home/bone,-joint,-and-muscle-disorders/joint-disorders/rheumatoid-arthritis-ra
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