Rhematoid Arthritis
If you really think about it Rhematoid Arthritis is really an unknown disease because most of us really don't think that it will affect us.
The shoking thing is that Rhematoid arthritis afflicts 2.1 million Americans. Rhematoid arthritis affects women three times more than men and is more common between the ages of 25-50.
Rhematoid arthritis is a very painful disease and creates a very debilitating feeling that effects the whole body.
The worse part of rhematoid arthritis is that it not only effects the joints, but it also effects the organs.
There are many theories on what causes rhematoid arthritis. Genetics, Virus, bacteria, and fungi infections are suspected to trigger rhematoid arthritis, but have not been scientifically proven yet. The one that seems to makes sense is that rhematoid arthritis is a result of a major immune attack to the body.
The signs and symptoms of rhematoid arthritis vary from person to person, but here are some common signs and symptoms. You may have one or many and if you do, it would be worth going for a check up:
Aching in joints, Anemia, Bone destruction, Cartilage destruction, Decreased appetite, Deformity of joints, Dry eyes, Dry mouth, Fatigue, Flu-like symptoms, Hardened lumps, Loss of motion in joints, Loss of strength in muscles, Low-grade fevers, Malaise (general body weakness), Pain in joints, Stiffness in joints, Stiffness in muscles, Swelling in joints
Look over the list below to see if any of the following describes you. If so, it would be worth having your health practictioner check you over.
1. Arthritis longer than 6 weeks.
2. Joint erosions apparent on X-rays.
3. Morning stiffness in the joints.
4. Positive blood test for the rheumatoid factor.
5. Presence of nodules under the skin.
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