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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.
Is osteoarthritis more common than rheumatoid arthritis?
Yes much more,
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 is women are more at risk for rheumatoid arthritis compared to men?
That is not known because the cause of RA is unknown.
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 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.
At what age can one obtain rhumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid Arthritis can be diagnosed at any age. Anybody, whether it be a young or old person, is susceptible to this crippling disease. However, it is seen to be more common in women, with symptoms often appearing later in an individual's life.
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
