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What is rheumatoid arthritis?
Diagnosis
Advice & Support
Symptoms
Treatment
Causes
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What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic (long-term) condition which stops your joints from working properly. The deterioration in the joints develops gradually Wholesale Tobias Rieder Jersey , due, it is thought, to a problem with the immune system with attacks your joints lining as you get older. This can lead to your joints becoming overwhelmingly inflamed and stiff, until they stop working altogether.
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swelling and inflammation of the joints
deformities (as a result of joint damage)
anaemia
loss of appetite
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tiredness
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As the condition progresses, you will experience short episodes or flare-ups of symptoms from time to time during the day andor night, with symptoms usually being at their most severe upon waking each morning.
Causes The exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis has not yet been established. However, it is thought that it may be caused by:
An autoimmune condition (this is where the body attacks its own tissues through sending antibodies to your joints. Again Wholesale Wayne Gretzky Jersey , it is not known why this happens)
Having a genetic predisposition to developing rheumatoid arthritis (i.e. the condition is in the family and has been passed down)
Diagnosis If you are suffering from the aforementioned symptoms and are struggling to manage your pain through taking over-the-counter painkillers or anti-inflammatories, then make an appointment to see your GP. After taking your medical history, he or she will ask you some questions about your symptoms, carry out a physical examination Wholesale Connor McDavid Jersey , and then recommend an appropriate course of treatment. You may also be referred to a specialist for blood cell tests, an X-ray or MRI scan.
Treatment Although there is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, there are a range of treatments which can help to reduce symptoms. For example:
prescribed painkillers
prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
corticosteroids (which can also help reduce pain), and
surgery (but only where symptoms and progression of the disease is particularly severe)
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Note: Nutritional supplements such as glucosamine sulphate and fish oil can also help.
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Advice & Support National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) Unit B4 Westacott Business Centre Westacott Way Littlewick Green Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 3RT Helpline: 0800 298 7650 Website: E-mail: enquiries@
Depression Alliance 212 Spitfire Studios 63 71 Collier Street London N1 9BE Tel: 0845 123 23 20 Website: E-mail: information@
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