Rheumatoid Arthritis
By: Thelma Molina & Rick Carrillo
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
It is the inflammation in the lining of the joints and internal organs. Rheumatoid arthritis can be a chronic disease. This disease is also a system disease that affects the entire body. It is characterized by the inflammation of the membrane lining the joint.
What are the symptoms?
Inflammation of the joints Swelling Difficulty moving and pain Rheumatoid nodules Loss of appetite Loss of energy Anemia
What causes it ?
Unknown Inheritance Age Obesity
How is it Diagnosed?
Checking medical history Performed a physical exam Pattern of symptoms X-rays Lab testing for rheumatoid factor
Normal Joint
Joint with Rheumatoid Arthritis
What can you do to prevent it?
Exercise Eating healthy In take of Calcium Development of new drugs such as one that can block protein that promotes inflammation, known as tumor necrosis factor.
Statistics
Rheumatoid Arthritis is the form of inflammatory and affects about 1% of the population. Nearly 90% of patients that suffer from this disease will become physically disabled within 20 years.
Treatments
Medication Exercise Surgery Weight Control Adaptive equipment
References:
The British Medical Journal http://bmjjournals.c om