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RA occurs i about 1to2% of the population and and is more prevalent in women then men.
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What is the medical term meaning Rheumatoid Arthritis in the toes?
Rheumatoid arthritis in the toes Forefoot problems such as hammer toes, claw toes, mallet toes, and bunions often develop as a result of arthritis, particularly rheumatoid arthritis.
What type of arthritis starts in the fingers?
Often tat may be Rheumatoid arthritis.
When reading lab results for Rheumatoid factor -5.0?
A rheumatoid factor over 23 units and a titer over 1:80 indicates rheumatoid arthritis, However this may also occur in other conditions.False positive results can occur when the blood is high in fats.A negative test result for rheumatoid factor does not exclude the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
What is a trait of rheumatoid arthritis patient?
They often like to have breakfast after they get up.
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.
What is the medical term meaning Rheumatoid Arthritis in the toes?
Rheumatoid arthritis in the toes Forefoot problems such as hammer toes, claw toes, mallet toes, and bunions often develop as a result of arthritis, particularly rheumatoid arthritis.
What type of arthritis starts in the fingers?
Often tat may be Rheumatoid arthritis.
Is children's rheumatoid arthritis inherited?
It often may be.
If rheumatoid arthritis doesnt go away at a young age can it turn into rheumatoid arthritis?
Yes it can But quite often it also can disapear altogether.
When reading lab results for Rheumatoid factor -5.0?
A rheumatoid factor over 23 units and a titer over 1:80 indicates rheumatoid arthritis, However this may also occur in other conditions.False positive results can occur when the blood is high in fats.A negative test result for rheumatoid factor does not exclude the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
What is a trait of rheumatoid arthritis patient?
They often like to have breakfast after they get up.
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.
What is seronegative rheumatoid arthritis?
My guess is that you read the term for seronagative Rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a immune disorder that usually exhibits itself in several joints of the body at the same time, (often the same joints on opposite sides of the body). When it is suspected that Rheumatoid arthritis is the culprit one of the blood tests that is done is one for Rheumatoid factor (RF) most of the people that have RA also have a high RF, However in about 20% of cases there is no RF and this is Known as seronegative Rheumatoid arthritis.
Do juxtraarticular resorption occur in rheumatoid arthritis?
Perhaps the following related link (Juxtaarticular bone loss in experimental inflammatory arthritis) Will be helpful.
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 does rheumatoid arthritis affect the blood?
It is not unusual for Anemia or "low blood" to accompany rheumatoid arthritis. Anemia indicates a low number of red blood cells and that these cells are low in hemoglobin, the substance that carries oxygen through the body. A low white blood cell count (leukopenia) can occur as a result of Felty's syndrome which is a complication of rheumatoid arthritis that is also characterized by enlargement of the spleen.
