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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic Auto immune disease where joints and other organs and tissue comes under attack by the immune system. There is a danger that the treatments that are ingested for RA can lead to intestinal problem. Chrons disease however is also a chronic autoimmune disease and this can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract but occurs most commonly in the ileum, that is the area where the small and large intestine meet. In Crohn's disease, the immune system attacks the gastrointestinal system.
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Can tuberculosis cause rheumatoid arthritis?
No Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in its own right and is not a reaction to TB.
Can thrombocytosis cause rheumatoid arthritis?
It is more like the other way around Rheumatoid arthritis is one of a considerable number of disease that can cause thrombocytosis.
Can you die from Rheumatoid vasculitis?
No not directly. however as part of the disease rheumatoid arthritis a person with this condition can expect a shorter life as a result of the side effects of treatments and the effect of the disease on the body's organs
Can RA cause LUPUS?
RA is rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks and destroys the joints. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect virtually any part of the body. Lupus does not destroy joints, but it does cause pain and inflammation.Rheumatoid arthritis does not cause lupus, but it is common to have more than one autoimmune disease in overlap.
Can rheumatoid arthritis can be caused by a repetitive strain?
No rheumatoid arthritis is an Autoimmune disease and is cause by the inflamation caused by the immune system. Repetative strain on joints is more likely to result in osteoarthritis.
How do vascular changes cause rheumatoid arthritis?
They don't as far as we know, The cause Of rheumatoid arthritis is still not known.
What test are ordered to monitor rheumatoid arthritis?
blood tests for inflammation and Rheumatoid factor. And progresive exrays to judge the progress of damage cause by the disease.
Can Spina Bifida cause rheumatoid arthritis?
The exact cause for Rheumatoid arthritisis not known however there seems to be no known connection between Spina Bifida and Rheumatoid arthritis. Spina Bifida seems to be caused by a deficiency of folic acid during pregnancy, while arthritis is an auto-immune disease. As people age, though, they are prone to developing arthritis in overused joints.
Is rheumatiod arthritis believed to be an autoimmune disease?
There are many forms of arthritis that are Autoimmune diseases Like for example rheumatoid arthritis's. This is a disease where the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks tissue in joints and other organs and part of the body. However this is not the case in all forms of arthritis For example osteoarthritis is a disease where joints are effected by wear tear and trauma and not as a result of inflammation caused by the immune system.
Can rheumatoid arthritis cause eleavated enzymes levels?
Yes. Elevated liver enzymes may have various causes in cases where there is rheumatoid arthritis . ranging from the rheumatic disease itself, as the result of anti-rheumatic medication or it be caused by an associated autoimmune disease.
Can stresstrigger or cause Rheumatoid arthritis?
There is a lot of argument about that. However in my opinion as a sufferer of this disease I an pretty sure there is a correlation.
What is the lung disease that causes coughing and joint aches?
The lung disease that causes coughing and joint aches is likely to be rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease. This condition is characterized by inflammation in the lungs, leading to symptoms such as coughing and joint pain. Treatment typically involves managing the underlying rheumatoid arthritis and addressing lung inflammation.
