rheumatoid arthritis
rheumatoid arthritis (room-ă-toid) n. a form of arthritis that is a disease of the synovial lining of joints. It involves the joints of the fingers, wrists, feet, and ankles, with later involvement of the hips, knees, shoulders, and neck. Diagnosis is supported by a blood test and by X-rays revealing typical changes around the affected joints. Treatment is with a variety of drugs, including anti-inflammatory analgesics, steroids, immunosuppressants, and gold salts, and some diseased joints can be replaced by prosthetic surgery (see arthroplasty).
www.arthritiscare.org.uk/AboutArthritis/Conditions/Rheumatoidarthritis Explanation of rheumatoid arthritis from Arthritis Care
www.arthritiscare.org.uk/AboutArthritis/Conditions/Rheumatoidarthritis Explanation of rheumatoid arthritis from Arthritis Care
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