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There are over a hundred forms of Arthritis but there is only one rheumatoid arthritis unless you also count juvenile RA as well.
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What system can you get arthritis from?
The immune system can be the cause of many different forms of arthritis the main one being Rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis and gout are common forms of what?
Arthritis or rheumatism
Is juvenile rheumatiod arthritis the only arthritis that you can be born with?
Yes, you can actually be born with arthritis. Most of the people born with arthritis are born with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
What is the difference between arthritis and seronegative arthritis?
Arthritis comes in over a hundred different forms. However when referring to rheumatoid arthritis a blood test is done the checks for rheumatoid factor (RF). In about 70to 80% of cases rheumatoid arthritis will be accompanied by a positive RF. However in the rest of the cases where all indicators point to Rheumatoid arthritis and where no RF is found it is referred to a seronegative rheumatoid arthritis.
What is the scientific name for arthritis?
There are about a hundred different forms of arthritis The main ones being Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis and Gout These are divided into inflammatory and non inflammatory forms of arthritis's and are referred to by their various names.
Is arthritis chronic or acute?
most forms of arthritis are chronic, this is particularly so in the case of inflammatory forms of arthritis like for example rheumatoid arthritis which is an autoimmune disease
What types of arthritis of the feet?
It could be osteoarthritis's, rheumatoid arthritis or even gouty arthritis as well as a variety of other forms of the disease
What disease is best described by chronic pain and swelling in the joints?
Rheumatoid arthritis.
What type of arthritis would a 32 year old woman have?
there are over a hundred different forms of arthritis to chose from. however the main forms of arthritis are either osteo / degenerative arthritis, or Rheumatoid arthritis. If you feel that you are starting to have a problem with arthritis it is very important that you seek medical advice as soon as possible as either form especially rheumatoid can lead to serious damage if left untreated.
Can you catch Rheumatoid Arthritis from eating after someone who has it?
No, Rheumatoid arthritis is not contagious.
How many people have Arthritis in the world?
Between 2 to 3% of them have Rheumatoid arthritis
What is a good definition of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in your joints. The main symptoms are joint pain and swelling. It‰Ûªs the second most common form of arthritis in North America. Research has given us a better understanding about the process of inflammation, and this has led to better forms of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
