Rheumatoid Arthritis Basics: Overview, Symptoms, and Causes
2024年5月2日 · Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that mostly causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in joints. RA may cause you to feel unusually tired, to have occasional fevers, and to have a loss of appetite. Treatments can include medications, ongoing care from a doctor, and surgery.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
2024年5月2日 · Taking a medical history. Performing a physical exam. Ordering laboratory tests. Ordering imaging studies, such as x-rays or ultrasound. It can be difficult to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis when it is in the early stages because: The disease develops over time, and only a few symptoms may be present in the early stages.
Rheumatoid Arthritis | Health Topics | NIAMS
2024年5月2日 · Overview of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease that mostly affects joints. RA occurs when the immune system, which normally helps protect the body from infection and disease, attacks its own tissues. The disease causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in joints.
Arthritis Basics: Overview, Symptoms, and Causes
2022年10月31日 · It often involves redness, heat, swelling, and pain in the spine or in the joint where the bottom of the spine joins the pelvic bone. Gout is caused by crystals that build up in the joints. It usually affects the big toe, but many other joints may be affected. Juvenile Arthritis is the term used to describe arthritis in children.
건강 토픽: 류마티스 관절염 (Rheumatoid Arthritis) | NIAMS
2024年5月2日 · Anti-CCP antibodies: This blood test detects antibodies to cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP). This test is positive in most people with rheumatoid arthritis and can even be positive years before rheumatoid arthritis symptoms develop. When used with the RF, this test’s results are very useful in confirming a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis.
Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms & Diagnosis | NIAMS
2022年10月31日 · Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis vary greatly from person to person. They may include: Scaly, inflamed patches of skin typical of psoriasis, often on the scalp, elbows, or knees. Joint stiffness, pain, and swelling of one or more joints. The joints of the spine can be affected as well, leading to stiffness in the neck, lower back, and hips.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Basics: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
2024年5月2日 · Physical therapy and occupational therapy. Surgery, such as joint replacement surgery. Ongoing care to see how your medications are working and to change your treatment as needed. The goals of treatment are to help: Relieve pain. Decrease inflammation and swelling. Prevent, slow, or stop joint and organ damage.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
Last Reviewed: February 2022. Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis are closely linked inflammatory conditions. PMR causes muscle pain and stiffness in the shoulders, upper arms, hip area, and neck. GCA causes headaches, scalp tenderness, jaw pain, and eye problems.
What Causes Osteoarthritis, Symptoms & More | NIAMS
2022年12月13日 · Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, in which the tissues in the joint break down over time. It is the most common type of arthritis and is more common in older people. People with osteoarthritis usually have joint pain and, after rest or inactivity, stiffness for a short period of time. The most commonly affected joints include the:
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus) Basics: Overview, …
2024年7月2日 · Change over time. Some symptoms happen when the disease causes inflammation in organs. Symptoms of lupus can include: Arthritis, causing painful and swollen joints and morning stiffness. Fevers. Feeling tired often (fatigue). Rashes. Hair loss. Sores, which are usually painless, in the nose and mouth.