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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term autoimmune disease that affects the joints the most. In this condition, the immune system attacks the tissues in the joints by accident. This causes inflammation, swelling, pain, stiffness, and sometimes deformity.

Most of the time, RA affects the small joints in the hands, wrists, and feet, but it can also affect the shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles. It can also hurt the lungs, heart, skin, and eyes, among other parts of the body.


RA is a disease that gets worse over time and can damage joints and make it hard to work if it is not treated. Early diagnosis and treatment of RA are important to control symptoms, stop joint damage, and improve quality of life. Medication, physical therapy, and, in some cases, surgery are all possible ways to treat the condition.

Risk Factors Of  Rheumatoid Arthritis (Mnemonics) :

  • Smoking
  • Age (40-60 years)
  • Female gender
  • Environmental exposures (e.g. silica, asbestos)
  • Family history of rheumatoid arthritis
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Mnemonic: “SAFE Food“

 

 

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Clinical Features Of  Rheumatoid Arthritis (Mnemonics) :

  • Generalized weakness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Low-grade fever
  • Symmetrical joint pain and swelling
  • Fatigue
  • Rheumatoid nodules (subcutaneous lumps)
  • Stiffness, especially in the morning
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Mnemonic: “GuLLS FoR Sale“

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Signs & Symptoms Of  Rheumatoid Arthritis (Mnemonics) :

  • Deformity of joints over time
  • Weight loss
  • Anemia
  • Reduced joint range of motion
  • Fatigue
  • Rheumatoid nodules
  • Joint swelling and tenderness
  • Joint stiffness, especially in the morning
  • Low-grade fever
  • Loss of appetite
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Mnemonic: “DWARFs R like Jumbo JeLLies“

 

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Dr. Arin Nandi

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