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One does not die as a direct result of Rheumatoid Arthritis but can possibly die from the resulting weakened immune system and dangerous drugs used for controlling the disease.
Organs are affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis include the skin,nervous system, eyes,lungs, heart, and blood among others can be adversely affected by Rheumatoid arthritis
R A carries the possibility of developing Rheumatoid Vasculitis, or inflammation of the blood vessels. this disease is life-threatening andcan cause,skin ulcerations, infections, nerve disorders that cause pain, numbness or tingling and bleeding stomach ulcers. Vasculitis can also affect the brain and nerves, as well as the heart, which can lead to stroke, heart attack, or heart failure.
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∙ 11y ago
Linda Kay Martinez
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∙ 15y agoIf you go untreated, yes, you can die from rheumatic fever.
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∙ 10y agoArthritis can be disabling, but it is not fatal. People do not die from it.
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∙ 13y agoif it is very bad, yes
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∙ 11y agoNo RA is not cotagious.
Linda Kay Martinez
Yes I think you can die of Rhuematoid arthiritis/
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What is various arthritis of the knee?
It simply means there are several places where there is arthritis in the knee joint.
Can an injury to an osgood schlatters diseased knee cause arthritis in that knee that was injured?
Arthritis can become a problem in any injured knee in the future if the person involved has a tendency to arthritis's.
What is Arthritis of the knee?
Hi, I am a physical therapist and treat knee arthritis. Arthritis in general is inflammation of a joint. In the knee, generally the femur and at times the tiba becomes inflammed secondary to injury of the cartilage that lines the end of the bone. To learn more about knee arthritis and treatment options, just enter Arthritis condition in Google.
Differential diagnosis of mono-articular arthritis of knee joint?
Rumatoid arthritis
Can osteochondritis dissecans lead to arthritis?
I Had OCD as a teenager in both knees. I now have arthritis in both knees. The arthritis is severe in the knee where I lost the most bone to OCD. I am in my mid fifties and the arthritis affects my knee strength and mobility.
Where can one find more information about arthritis knee pain?
One can find more information about arthritis knee pain by calling a health clinic's toll free information number. Calling a hospital will allow you to get official information about arthritis and knee problems.
Can knee strain lead into arthritis?
arthritis means inflamation of a joint, strain in the knee could cause tears in the ligaments and tissues and cause inflamation. my answer is yes
What is the effect of a damaged cartilage in your knee?
juvinille arthritis
What is the icd 9 code for knee arthritis?
715.96
Does any surgery help knee arthritis?
Surgery to repair and replace knee joints has been a method of treating the results of arthritis for many years and has had mixed results.
What causes knee swell?
water on the knee, torn cartilage, arthritis, these are just a few of the causes.
Is knee joint pain a symptom of arthritis?
Symptoms of arthritis in the knee include limited range of motion, stiffness of the knee, swelling and tenderness of the joint, and pain of the knee. If you suffer from more than one of these symptoms, you should consult your doctor right away.
