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Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis. By: Julie Le and Mary Le 5/2/12 4 th pd. What is it?. Chronic inflammation of joints and other areas of the body -wrist, knees, knuckles, ankles Progressive illness that can cause joint destruction and functional disability Affects people of all ages.

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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  1. Rheumatoid arthritis By: Julie Le and Mary Le 5/2/12 4th pd.

  2. What is it? • Chronic inflammation of joints and other areas of the body -wrist, knees, knuckles, ankles • Progressive illness that can cause joint destruction and functional disability • Affects people of all ages

  3. How is the disease autoimmune? • Immune system produces antibodies -attacks and destroys healthy tissues found in joints • Immune system attacks the synovium-the lining that covers various joints • Inflammation of synovium is symmetrical

  4. Symptoms • Morning stiffness (could last for at least 1 hour) -joints harder to use • Swelling and pain -area is sensitive and tender • Nodules - lumps under the skin • Fluid buildup • Flu-Like symptoms

  5. Treatments • Medications -immunosuppressant -Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) • Therapy - exercises to keep joints flexible • Surgery -total joint replacement -joint fusion -There is no known cure

  6. Additional Information • Causes of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown • Common rheumatic disease that affects approximately 1.3 million people in the U.S. • Disease is 3 times more common in women than men

  7. Works Cited • http://0.tqn.com • http://www.dermnet.com • http://www.doctormurray.com • http://www.justsymbol.com • http://mayoclinic.com • http://www.medicinenet.com • http://www.niams.nih.gov • http://www.noc.nhs • http://www.psdgraphics.com • http://www.rheumatoidarthritisfacts.net • http://thisthatbynat.files.wordpress.com • http://thyroid.about.com • http://umm.edu

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