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Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatments

Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatments

Rheumatoid is a widely accepted form of chronic inflammatory arthritis is an autoimmune disease that attacks women more than men, the immune system attacking joint tissue that deteriorates with time all the bones and cartilage. The arthritis is often followed by pain, stiffness and chronic swelling in the joints. Rheumatoid often attack the hands, feet, wrists first, then it progresses to the elbows, shoulders, jaw, hips, knees, ankles etc.

Rheumatoid if not treated adequately and promptly, it may grow and cause anemia and disability making the joint less and less possible or impossible.

Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis:

Rheumatoid is an autoimmune disease and its causes are not always accurate. However, this inflammatory disease may be caused by environmental factors (smoking …), genetic or biological factors (hormonal disorders, infections, deterioration of the immune system …).
Rheumatoid presents some symptoms to treat the early stages to prevent non-functioning of certain joints:

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