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what is rheumatoid arthritis ?

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that typically affects the small joints in your hands and feet. Rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of your joints, causing a painful swelling that can eventually result in bone erosion and joint deformity. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder, this occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body's tissues.

Question 2

what is rheumatoid arthritis? how can i help someone who has it?

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Inflammat. arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease (can affect many different organ systems) that causes swelling, pain, and joint damage or destruction if untreated or undertreated.  The immune system's white blood cells "get confused" attacking your own body, including joints like they are bacteria. Best way to help someone with RA is to get them to a board certified rheumatologist soon.

Question 3

what is rheumatoid arthritis and what can be done to deal/help it?

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Acute inflammatory : Rheumatoid arthritis is an acute inflammation of the joints which causes much pain, swelling and stiifness of the joints and commonly occurs in the younger age groups. There  are good treatments available for it now but you need to see a specialist called rheumatologist in order to get the best medical care.

Question 4

what is seronegative rheumatoid arthritis?

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Blood test negative : For ra. Seronegative rheumatoid arthritis is the rheumatoid arthritis in which the blood doesn’t contain rheumatoid factor (rf or rhf). While diagnosing ra, doctors get a range of laboratory tests done and also evaluate the physical symptoms.

Question 5

what is juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?

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Joint inflammation: The mayo clinic has a great patient education article on the condition:
http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/juvenile-rheumatoid-arthritis/ds00018.

Question 6

what is osteoarthritis? rheumatoid arthritis?

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They are different: Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic autoimmune disease that attacks the soft tissue and cartilage in the body's joints. It responds well to specialized, autoimmune meds but can require surgery. Osteoarthritis is a mechanical wearing away of the cartilage. It is not systemic disorder. It can respond well to the more commonly known anti-inflammatory meds. It too may require surgery.

Question 7

what is the cause of rheumatoid arthritis?

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Cause of RA: The exact cause is unknown.  Leading theories are that people with a genetic predisposition are exposed to something in the environment that triggers an abnormal immune response leading to rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 8

what is the prognosis for rheumatoid arthritis?

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Fair: Ra can be treated successfully if treated early  with dmard medications such as Enbrel (etanercept) and humira. Multiple medication can be appropriate. If the disease is advanced  and not treated it can be crippling.This is a reason why early detection and treatment is important. Seek medical attention rather than accept a notion there is nothing else anyone can do as therapies are constantly changing.

Question 9

what is worse lupus or rheumatoid arthritis?

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Neither: Both lupus and rheumatoid arthritis are serious autoimmune illnesses that can range from mild to severe.  They can effect other organs in the body, not just the joints.  The long term complications of these illnesses can be minimized by seeking care from an experienced rheumatologist.

Question 10

what blood test is for rheumatoid arthritis and what are the symptoms?

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Talk to your Dr.: Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that occurs when your body starts to attack its own tissues. Symptoms include: Tender, warm, swollen joints, Joint stiffness that is usually worse in the mornings and after inactivity, Fatigue, fever and loss of appetite. Tests for RA include: ESR (elevated sed rate), CRP (c reactive protein), Rheumatoid Factor, Anti-CCP antibodies. Your Dr can help.

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