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Rheumatoid arthritis is in itself not a fatal disease, however life expectancy is often a little shorter shorter for people with RA. This does not necessarily apply to all that have RA however as there can be many organs affected, many complications and treatment related side effects can contribute to premature death.
Rheumatoid Arthritis usually affects the joints, never the less it is a condition that can effect and impact on entire body. Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease that can affect many of the body's organs and normal functions..
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Life Expectancy of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and?
Their life expectancy can be slightly reduced both as a result of the disease itself and as a result of the drug needed to keep it under control.
Is rheumatoid arthritis factor will affects marriage life?
People that have rheumatoid arthritis often also have a high RF However not always. There are also many people with a high rheumatoid factor that never develop rheumatoid arthritis, so unless the person is showing the symptoms of RA it should have no effect.
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Does dyslexia affect a persons life expectancy?
No it has no effect on life expectancy.
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
How did the invention of canning food affect the life expectancy?
How did the invention of canning affect the life expectancy rate
What is the quality of life like for rheumatoid arthritis patient?
With modern treatments the quality of life for a person with RA can be quite reasonable.
What is the life expectancy of someone who suffers from obsessive compulsive disorder?
OCD does not affect life expectancy.
Can children develop rheumatoid arthritis?
Yes they can and a t any age in their case it is referred to as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and fortunately it often goes away without too much danmage being caused. however for some it is a life sentence.
What are the factors that affect life expectancy?
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yes
Does hereditary male baldness affect life expectancy?
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