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The immune system can be the cause of many different forms of Arthritis the main one being Rheumatoid arthritis.

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What system does rheumatiod arthritis?

Autoimmune system.


Is rheumatoid arthritis an immune system disorder?

Yes Rheumatoid arthritis is an immune system disorder in which the immune system turns on the body and mistakenly destroys tissue.


What body system is involved in rheumatoid arthritis?

The imune system


Is there an inflammatory arthritis caused by the immune system other than rheumatoid arthritis?

there are several lupus is one of them


What can cause arthritis to be in all your bones and blood?

At present the exact cause of arthritis is unknown however the cause for many forms of arthritis is carried in the immune system by the blood.


What body system does Arthritis belong?

it is an inflammation of the joints


Is Arthritis not a terminal deseas?

Arthritis as such is not a terminal disease. However arthritis especially rheumatoid arthritis which is an immune system disease can lead to the development of other diseases that may be capable of killing you or the treatments used for various forms of arthritis can lead to death. However no one actually dies of arthritis.


Which type of arthritis is an autoimmune disorder?

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis are the most common.


How does arthritis affect cartilage?

Cartilage being worn away is a major part of the symptoms of arthritis in the joints, However it is not the cause of arthritis. A lack of cartilage is a part of arthritis.


Is rheumatiod arthritis believed to be an autoimmune disease?

There are many forms of arthritis that are Autoimmune diseases Like for example rheumatoid arthritis's. This is a disease where the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks tissue in joints and other organs and part of the body. However this is not the case in all forms of arthritis For example osteoarthritis is a disease where joints are effected by wear tear and trauma and not as a result of inflammation caused by the immune system.


What 2 dieseases affect the skeletal system?

osteoporosis and arthritis


Why do i get Allergic arthritis due to blood pressure tablets?

The exact causes of arthritis are not known. However allergy are an expression of the work done by the immune system and come with inflammation and some forms of arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is also a result of inflammation.