RA is a disease of the joints and also other parts of the body where connective tissue is involved. It can be responsible for an outcome where there is bone damage in joints and those that are being treated for RA are more likely to sufferer from osteoporosis which is a reduction in bone density and which can seriously weaken bones for some. However it is not seen a s a major problem in RA.
They don't as far as we know, The cause Of rheumatoid arthritis is still not known.
Rheumatoid arthritis can cause joint damage, leading to inflammation and cartilage deterioration, which may result in cracking or popping sounds when moving the affected joints. These sounds are often due to changes in joint structures and the accumulation of excess fluid within the joints. Consulting a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management is essential.
No, you don't get arthritus from cracking your knucles. You're not actually cracking it, you are just "poping" your bones together
No Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in its own right and is not a reaction to TB.
No. However rhuematoid arthritis can cause heart damage.
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It is more like the other way around Rheumatoid arthritis is one of a considerable number of disease that can cause thrombocytosis.
We don't know, at this point in time we do not yet know the cause of Rheumatoid arthritis.
Yes, and some doctors misdiagnose Rheumatoid Arthritis as Multiple Myeloma!
The destruction of the lumbar spine in association with rheumatoid arthritis rarely is severe enough to cause paraplegia.