Rheumatoid arthritis is a form of arthritis which is often confused for other forms of arthritis and health conditions. While the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis can be similar to the more common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis, it is very different. This is because while osteoarthritis is cause by the wear and tear or trauma to the joints, rheumatoid arthritis is caused by a disease in the body. This disease causes the body to attack its own immune system. Eventually this disease will cause the body to deteriorate the body’s own tissues. When this condition causes the deterioration of the lining of the joints and joint cartilage the result is rheumatoid arthritis. It is important for people to know the symptoms of this form of arthritis. Early Warning Signs Some of the early symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis can include joint pain of varying levels. The joint pain they may experience can be found in the hands, wrists, ankles and knees. Many of t5hiose with this condition also experience symptoms such as extreme and unexplained fatigue which can be accompanied with a fever. These symptoms can start within weeks of the onset of this condition in the body. Long Term Effects Over time many of the people who have rheumatoid arthritis will develop anemia. In some cases people may even have a deformed of the hands of feet. Importance of Early Diagnosis It is very important for people to be seen by their physician as soon as they experience any type of possible rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. This is because this form of arthritis is a result of a much larger health problem which can affect many of the organs in the body. Early detection and diagnoses can help people get the drug treatments they may require to get this condition under control. While there currently is no cure for this condition, there are several treatments available which help people to control and manage it. If these treatments are used early in the development of this condition it can drastically slow down the progression of the disease and further preserve a person’s quality of life.
Posted on: Sat, 03 Jan 2015 02:03:11 +0000
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