Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that wreaks havoc on the body’s immune system and joints. RA is marked by painful swelling in the joints, most commonly the hands and feet. Eventually, joint deformities can occur along with bone erosion. Many people with RA are battling constant pain or discomfort, which can lead to …
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when your body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. RA affects the lining of the joints causing pain and swelling that may eventually lead to joint deformities and bone erosion. Many people with RA experience symptoms in parts of the body unrelated to joints such as: …
You’ve probably heard of the chronic autoimmune disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, or RA. The inflammatory disorder affects joint linings causing painful swelling, and can even cause joint deformities over time. RA can also affect many structures aside from joints including the skin, eyes, heart, kidneys, and nerve tissue. Signs and symptoms may vary and can even …
Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA) is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks your own tissues. It is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect many joints, causing painful swelling and joint deformities. However, RA can impact other areas of the body as well, like the eyes. Around 30-40 percent of people suffering with …
There are several different forms of arthritis. You have probably heard of both osteoarthritis(OA) and rheumatoid arthritis(RA) at some point. While they are both chronic diseases with similar names, they differ greatly when it comes to symptoms, causes, and diagnoses. So, how do we distinguish between the two? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease commonly known …
Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is a painful autoimmune disorder that affects the lining the of the joints. It causes painful swelling that can trigger joint stiffness, deformities, and bone erosion. Unfortunately, the effects of RA aren’t just limited to joints, as it can damage the eyes, skin, lungs, heart, and other parts of the body as well. …
Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your body’s own healthy tissues. The lining of your joints is primarily affected causing painful swelling, eventually leading to joint deformities and bone erosion. Many times, when we hear anything associated with the word ‘arthritis,’ we imagine an elderly person struggling …
