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Rheumatoid arthritis is an Auto immune disease Which mean that the immune system of the person with RA mistakenly attacks tissues of the body leading to their destruction. The exact cause for this disease is not known . nor has a cure for it been developed. there are genetic factor involved however in many cases and women with RA outnumber men at a rate of 3 to 1.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThere is no pathogen involved in such as bacteria or virus that can be passed on. Rheumatoid arthritis is immune disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks certain tissues in the body such as the connective tissue that makes up cartilage in the joints as well as in other organs and places in the body. the cause of the disease is unknown but there is a genetic component involved.
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Can you catch Rheumatoid Arthritis from eating after someone who has it?
No, Rheumatoid arthritis is not contagious.
Which protein is responsible for rheumatoid arthritis?
DcR3 might play a role in the destructive course of RA
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.
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.
What is the difference between arthritis and seronegative arthritis?
Arthritis comes in over a hundred different forms. However when referring to rheumatoid arthritis a blood test is done the checks for rheumatoid factor (RF). In about 70to 80% of cases rheumatoid arthritis will be accompanied by a positive RF. However in the rest of the cases where all indicators point to Rheumatoid arthritis and where no RF is found it is referred to a seronegative rheumatoid arthritis.
Is rheumatoid arthritis a bacteria?
No RA is an autoimmune disease.
Can you catch Rheumatoid Arthritis from eating after someone who has it?
No, Rheumatoid arthritis is not contagious.
Which protein is responsible for rheumatoid arthritis?
DcR3 might play a role in the destructive course of RA
How does rheumatoid arthritis affected the systems?
rheumatoid arthritis is usually associated with the destruction of cartilage in the skeletal joints. However it is also responsible for many conditions where connective tissue is associated throughout the whole body.
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.
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.
What are the goals in treating rheumatoid arthritis?
The goal in treating RA is to stop inflammation which is responsible for tissue damage.
Is Milwaukee shoulder a form of rheumatoid arthritis?
No, Milwaukee shoulder is not a type of rheumatoid arthritis.
What is the difference between arthritis and seronegative arthritis?
Arthritis comes in over a hundred different forms. However when referring to rheumatoid arthritis a blood test is done the checks for rheumatoid factor (RF). In about 70to 80% of cases rheumatoid arthritis will be accompanied by a positive RF. However in the rest of the cases where all indicators point to Rheumatoid arthritis and where no RF is found it is referred to a seronegative rheumatoid arthritis.
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.
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
Is rheumatoid arthritis caused by a bacteria?
No Rheumatoid arthritis is an Autoimmune disease. That is, because there is something wrong in the programing of imune system it attacs cartilage and other tissue. However it is theorised that sometimes an attack or flare up of the disease can be initiated by a bacterial infection.
