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Disease Details

Rheumatoid arthritis
Disease Type Non - communicable diseases
Description

The inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation of joints. This disease may also involves other parts of the body including  the skin, eyes, lungs, heart, and blood vessels.

Causes

is an autoimmune disease , where the immune system attacks the joints

Symptoms

pain and stiffness in the joints specially in the morning

swelling and redness of the affected joints

general weakness and fatigue

Treatments

• Drug therapy
• Non - pharmacological treatment
- Educate the patient.
- Rest and exercise.

physiotherapy

Prevention

Reduce weight.
Early diagnosis.
- Healthy eating and exercise.

Complications

Depression.
Inflammation of blood vessels.
- Lymph nodes.
- Dry eye syndrome.
- Anemia.

Risk Factor

gender

family history

smoking

environmental factors

obesity

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