With modern treatments the quality of life for a person with RA can be quite reasonable.
In an elderly patient it is more likely to be osteoarthritis as Rheumatoid arthritisusually becomes obvious long before the patient becomes elderly. it must be kept in mind however that a proper diagnosis depends on more info then is given in this question.
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.
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
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.
Arthritis (literally joint-inflammation) is the collective name for diseases causing damage to joints. The most well known are probably rheumatoid arthritis and gout (gouty arthritis).
Treatment for Rheumatoid arthritis is normally specific to the individual. It is helpful to remain as active as possible to maintain muscle strength and to keep to a healthy diet is recommended with calcium and vitamin D supplements. Information relating to this can be found on many websites. Blogs by other sufferers can be helpful in finding helpful tips to improve the quality of life.
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..
35Answer:Arthritis, both rheumatoid and osteo-, is often thought of as disease of the later stages of life. Osteoarthritis often strikes in the third and fourth decades of life, rheumatoid in cases peak in the 4th an 5th decade. However juvenile rheumatoid arthritis strikes children below the age of 16. Distribution of age of onset is bimodal (the first peak at 2 years of age and the second at 9 years)
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.
The reason that rheumatoid arthritis develops is not known( often there seem to be genetic connections and it is found more in women then in men. This disease can strike baby's, It would seem however that it can rear its ugly head at any time in life so the older you get the more likely that it shows up.
The adult version of juvenile arthritis is known as adult-onset arthritis, which includes various forms such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation in the joints, while osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease resulting from wear and tear. Both conditions can lead to pain, swelling, and decreased mobility, significantly impacting daily life. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing symptoms and maintaining joint function.
Sounds like you may have a rheumatoid arthritis problem or something along those lines. the best thing to do under the circumstances is to get your doctor to check you out for Rheumatoid arthritis. It is wise to get this disease under control as quickly as possible if you are stuck with it as it can cause mayor damage to joints very quickly.