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There are over a hundred different forms of Arthritis. However RA and osteoarthritis are generally the the most commonly referred to.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an Autoimmune disease ie a a chronic disorder where the immune system attacks connective tissue like cartilage between the joints of the bones as well as other connective tissue in the body. It is far more prevalent in women but far more severe in men.
Osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative or non inflammatory arthritis This disease is the result of wear and tear andis more likely to present itself with age, however it can also be caused by traumatic damage such as broken bones and joint damage cause in sport or work.
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What system does rheumatiod arthritis?
Autoimmune system.
Is there a form of rheumatiod arthritis called endeophalic fasciitis?
No
Use rheumatiod arthritis in a sentence?
There is at present no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, which is an Autoimmune disease.
What is wrong with clays hands from sons of anarchy?
He has Rheumatiod Arthritis.
What are some contagious diseases?
Cancer Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatiod Arthritis, hayfever, Asthma and lupus
Lung problems with arthritisis it common to have a lesion on a lung with rheumatiod arthritis?
R A can cause problems with lung tisue.
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.
Is Juvenile Rheumatiod Arthritis communicable or noncommunicable?
JRA is not communicable, However it seems that a predisposition for developing RA can be passed from parent to child geneticaly.
What does the treatment rituxan rheumatiod arthritis treat?
The treatment Rituxan treats moderate to severe cases of Rheumatoid Arthritis by reducing the signs and symptoms of it. Before trying Rituxan, it is recommended to consult with a licensed physician.
What is it if your knees hurt lower back hurts shoulders hurt and neck between shoulder blades hurts?
If it comes and goes you may have Rheumatiod arthritis. check it out with a doctor and get it loked after before it can cause too much damage.
What is the medical term for rheumatiod arthritis?
Ankylosing spondylitis is one of a sevral arthritic diseases called "spondyloarthropathies." Inflammation In this disease causes: Swelling Stiffness in the joint between the pelvic bones (the ilium) and the wedge-shaped bone at the base of the spine (the sacrum) Pain Difficulty moving Ankylosing spondylitis can also cause inflammation of the eyes, lungs, and heart valves.
Does osteoarthritis affect the lungs?
Rheumatoid arthritis' may lead to pleuritis, that is, Fluid may collect around one or both lungs. Lungs may develop pulmonary fibrosis i.e tissues may become stiff or overgrown. The upshot of these conditions being difficulty with breathing.
