Home > Arthritis Facts > Disease Center > Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease in which your body’s immune system – which protects your health by attacking foreign substances like bacteria and viruses – mistakenly attacks your joints. The abnormal immune response causes inflammation that can damage joints and organs, such as the heart. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment is the key to preventing joint destruction and organ damage. https://google/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1CHMO_enUS555US556&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=rheumatoid+arthritis
Posted on: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 19:14:30 +0000
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