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Rheumatoid Arthritis_ Everything You Need to Know

Rheumatoid Arthritis, might not be the most common arthritic conditions, it is most certainly one to be aware of. Contrary to initial thought, itu2019s actually an auto-immune disease that, if not addressed early, can cause long-term damage on the bones. It can start with minor discomfort in small joints, and when more severe, can aggravate the internal organs. Read our blog: https://austinpaindoctor.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-everything-you-need-to-know

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Rheumatoid Arthritis_ Everything You Need to Know

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  2. What Causes Rheumatoid Arthritis? Like most auto-immune diseases, there’s a genetic component and then there’s an outside factor. We do know that patients with Rheumatoid have abnormalities on the short arm of their sixth chromosome– where they make certain receptors on their cells. There’s also thoughts that patients who are around certain chemicals have a greater risk of having Rheumatoid Arthritis, like silica, or those who smoke cigarettes.

  3. WHO IS MOST AT RISK FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS? Interestingly enough, 75% of people who have it are women, which is why we believe there’s a hormonal factor at cause. In fact, most auto-immune diseases are significantly more prevalent in female populations. Lupus, even, is around 90% of women. .

  4. HOW DO YOU ASSESS FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS? Most auto-immune conditions including Rheumatoid Arthritis illnesses. So, although we think of it as a disease of the joints– which it primarily is– some patients come to their opthamologist because of inflammatory changes in their eyes. It can also cause enlargement of certain organs like the liver and the spleen, and even abnormalities in certain blood cells. are multi-system

  5. WHAT PREVENTATIVE MEASURES CAN WE TAKE TO AVOID RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS? Rheumatoid is primarily passed down through genetics. Though you can’t run from your gene pool, there is also a combination of outside factors that can encourage it. Patients who smoke are at a greater risk for the disease, because smoking encourages inflammation.

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