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The exact cause for Rheumatoid arthritis is not known Nor has a cure for it been developed. However there does seem to be a definit genetic connection with this disease.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoThere seems to be a definite genetic link with sufferers of RA being more likely to have children with the same problem.
Yes your chances of having it is considerably greater if one or both of your parents have it.
According to Harvard medical:
Certain genes can increase a persons chance for developing rheumatoid artheitis.4% of people with a parent, or sibling with RA, are likely to develop RA. This is as opposed to 1% to 2% of the general population. However, many people who carry the gene that increases the risk of RA never develop the disease."
Yes, a persona that has either parent with RA is more likely to have the disease.
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∙ 14y agoSometimes it is brought across in the genetic make up of one or more of the parents.
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How do you get arthritis in your head?
the inflammation that is a part of Rheumatoid arthritis can have a degenerative effect on the blood vessels of the brain leading to serious consequences,
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.
Can you catch Rheumatoid Arthritis from eating after someone who has it?
No, Rheumatoid arthritis is not contagious.
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
Am I at risk for rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is not a hereditary condition. While it is not passed down parents, certain genes that make you more susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis are.
Does milk have side effect to rheumatoid arthritis?
No
How do you get arthritis in your head?
the inflammation that is a part of Rheumatoid arthritis can have a degenerative effect on the blood vessels of the brain leading to serious consequences,
Do Rheumatoid arthritis flares make your elbows and feet sore and hurt?
They can do. Rheumatoid arthritis can effect all the joints in the body and one of the peculiarity of it is that often it will effect the opposing joint in the body at the same time.
What has the author Jeffrey Mark Faint written?
Jeffrey Mark Faint has written: 'Genetics and immunospecificity in rheumatoid arthritis'
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.
Does gold effect human health?
gold is given as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis
What research is being done to find the cause of rheumatoid arthritis?
it is being looked at from a genetics and DNA code point of veiw.
Can you catch Rheumatoid Arthritis from eating after someone who has it?
No, Rheumatoid arthritis is not contagious.
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
Am I at risk for rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is not a hereditary condition. While it is not passed down parents, certain genes that make you more susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis are.
Is Milwaukee shoulder a form of rheumatoid arthritis?
No, Milwaukee shoulder is not a type of rheumatoid arthritis.
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis affects what joints?
Juvenile RA can have an effect on any of the joints in the body.
