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Condition Basics What is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition in which the body's own immune system attacks the joints. This causes swollen, stiff, and painful …
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… Actionset Overview Rheumatoid arthritis can mean living with long-term … start, try to: Learn as much as you can about rheumatoid arthritis. Learn ways to cope with …
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… explained by another disease such as lupus or gout . An evaluation results in a score … explained by another disease such as lupus or gout . An evaluation results in a score …
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… Overview Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are different types of … So an accurate diagnosis is important. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of … affects about one-tenth as many people as osteoarthritis. The main difference between …
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… Related Information Arthritis: Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis References Citations O'Dell JR (2013). Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. In GS Firestein et al., …
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… may also cause pressure on the nerves (compression). An example is compression of one of the nerves in the wrist, … may also cause pressure on the nerves (compression). An example is compression of one …
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… reconstruct or replace a diseased joint. For rheumatoid arthritis , arthroplasty is done to … joint injections, physiotherapy, and exercise. Pain from rheumatoid arthritis can … joint injections, physiotherapy, and exercise. Pain from rheumatoid arthritis can …
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… correct joint problems in the hand caused by rheumatoid arthritis , including: Carpal tunnel release, … bathing, and dressing. Related Information Rheumatoid Arthritis Credits Current as of: …
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… Overview When rheumatoid arthritis affects the neck joints, … Bones and joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis may dislocate and press on the … our content . … Overview When rheumatoid arthritis affects the neck joints, …
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… the joint. Surgery will not cure rheumatoid arthritis or stop the disease's progress. But … the joint. Surgery will not cure rheumatoid arthritis or stop the disease's progress. But …