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Why is women are more at risk for rheumatoid arthritis compared to men?
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∙ 12y ago
That is not known because the cause of RA is unknown.
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Is rheumatoid arthritis more common in men or women?
Ra is more prevalent in women. Two thirds of people that suffer from RA are women.
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.
How often does rheumatoid arthritis occur?
RA occurs i about 1to2% of the population and and is more prevalent in women then men.
Why rheumatoid arthritis common in females?
Testosterone hormone that is found in both men and women is responsible for it, but women later gets low into it because of pregnancy and mensuration cycle. There are evidences that people who are low in testosterone hormone are more prone to rheumatoid arthritis.So, this is the only genetic factor which is responsible for high rate of rheumatoid arthritis in women.
Where do I need to go to find out more about diet for rheumotoid arthritis?
There are certain foods that can help you control your rheumatoid arthritis and the symptoms that go along with it. www.webmd.com/���rheumatoid-arthritis/guide/���can-your-diet-help-relieve-rheumatoid-arthritis
What is the history of rheumatoid arthritis?
For more info on this subject go to the associated link below (HISTORY of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS RESEARCH)
Does Rheumatoid arthritis cause hematuria?
It seems not, however if you go go to the related website below you will find more information on this subject (Isolated microscopic hematuria in patients with rheumatoid arthritis compared with age and sex matched controls. A population based study.)
Does cinnamon help rheumatoid arthritis?
There are claims that Cinnamon and Honey help with Rheumatoid Arthritis. To get more info on this go to the related link (Cinnamon and Honey for Arthritis)below.
Where do I need to go to find out more about rheumatoid arthritis and diet?
One might find information about arthritis care on the site "Arthritis Care Forum". This one is nice because people may interact and share information with each other. There is also the site "Arthritis Today" which is more of a magazine type site.
Can thrombocytosis cause rheumatoid arthritis?
It is more like the other way around Rheumatoid arthritis is one of a considerable number of disease that can cause thrombocytosis.
Can you have more then one type of arthritis?
Yes, Rheumatoid and osteo.
Who can get rheumatoid arthritis?
Any one can get RA from childhood onwards however more women then men get it and the ave age of onset is 35 to 40
