- Rheumatoid arthritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Rheumatoid arthritis is an ongoing, called chronic, condition that causes pain, swelling and irritation, called inflammation, in the joints But it also can damage other parts of the body These may include the skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels Rheumatoid arthritis happens when the immune system attacks its own body's tissues by mistake
- Rheumatoid arthritis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Treatment There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis Joint damage can happen quickly without treatment But clinical studies show that easing of symptoms, called remission, is more likely with early treatment with medicines called disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
Since rheumatoid arthritis can affect other organs, your doctor may also monitor you for cardiovascular or respiratory health Many of the medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis may increase the risk of infection Doctors may monitor you for infections Vaccines may be recommended to lower the risk and severity of infections
- Artritis reumatoide - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic
Artritis reumatoidea La artritis reumatoide puede causar dolor e hinchazón en las articulaciones A medida que el tejido que recubre las articulaciones, llamado membrana sinovial, se inflama y se vuelve más grueso, se acumula líquido
- Artritis reumatoide - Diagnóstico y tratamiento - Mayo Clinic
Rheumatoid arthritis in-depth National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
- Arthritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis Osteoarthritis causes cartilage — the hard, slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones where they form a joint — to break down Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease in which the immune system attacks the joints, beginning with the lining of joints
- 類風濕性關節炎 健康主題 (Rheumatoid Arthritis) | NIAMS
Learn about rheumatoid arthritis, including how it is diagnosed and treated, and tips for living with the condition
- Arthritis Rheumatic Diseases - Overview Types | NIAMS
Arthritis is often used to refer to any disorder that affects the joints Rheumatic diseases usually affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles This page lists conditions that fall under these categories
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