Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that significantly impacts various body parts, including the joints. The most common symptoms of RA include stiff, painful joints, and fatigue. This disease causes inflammation in many body parts, leading to a range of symptoms.
Arthritis in the leg can cause pain from the top of the thigh to the ankle. It develops due to various forms of arthritis, which cause inflammation. Symptoms of arthritis commonly involve the joints and may include pain, stiffness, swelling, and redness.
Effective pain management for rheumatoid arthritis often involves a combination of medications, heat and cold packs, physical and occupational therapy, a suitable diet, and exercise. Attending pain clinics can also provide relief.
Rheumatoid arthritis neuropathy can result in tingling, pain, and weakness, often starting in the feet or hands and moving towards the legs or arms. Some describe it as feeling like wearing tight gloves or socks.
RA is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells, causing inflammation in affected body parts. RA typically attacks multiple joints simultaneously, often in the hands, wrists, and knees.
In addition to joint problems, RA can also affect the lungs, causing chest pain that worsens with breathing, a condition known as pleurisy. Lung problems are among the most common non-joint symptoms of RA.
For more detailed information on rheumatoid arthritis, its symptoms, and management strategies, visit these resources:
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Rheumatoid Arthritis.org
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