A 30-year-old member asked:
what causes ra (rheumatoid arthritis)?
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Dr. Jay Park answered
49 years experience Pediatrics
Unknown: Synovial tissue inside joints become inflamed and damaged by chronic inflammation. The exact triggers are still elusive.
Answered on Feb 8, 2020
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