Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a debilitating disease, causing swelling and tenderness of one or more of joints, which typically worsen with age. In rheumatoid arthritis, the joint lining swells, invades surrounding tissues, and produces chemical substances that attack and destroy the joint surface.

People of all ages may be affected. The disease usually begins in middle age.

Rheumatoid arthritis usually affects joints on both sides of the body including minor and major in the hands and feet, as well as the hips, knees, and elbows.

The main symptoms of Rheumatoid arthritis are

Without proper treatment, rheumatoid arthritis can become a chronic, disabling condition. The main goals of treatments are to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life