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FAQ about Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the joints and, in some cases, other parts of the body. This FAQ explains what rheumatoid arthritis is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed,…
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Prevention of Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune inflammatory disease in which the immune system begins to attack synovial tissues, the structures that line and lubricate joints. This process can lead to persistent inflammation, cartilage damage, bone…
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Treatment for Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is treated with a combination of anti-inflammatory drugs, immune-modifying medications, symptom-relieving agents, physical rehabilitation, and, in some cases, surgery. The central aim of treatment is not only to reduce pain and stiffness…
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Diagnosis of Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is usually identified through a combination of clinical assessment, blood tests, and imaging studies rather than by a single definitive test. Because it is an autoimmune disease, the body’s immune system mistakenly…
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Causes of Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis develops when the immune system mistakenly targets the body’s own joint tissues, especially the synovial lining that surrounds joints. The immediate cause is not a single injury or infection, but a breakdown…
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What is Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the synovial joints, the movable joints lined by a thin membrane called the synovium. In this condition, the immune system mistakenly targets joint tissues,…
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FAQ about Retinopathy of prematurity
Retinopathy of prematurity, often called ROP, is an eye disease that can affect some premature babies. It happens when the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye,…