Rheumatoid Arthritis
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The book describes rheumatoid arthritis as an autoimmune condition that causes chronic inflammation of the joints, particularly the synovium, and explains how it differs from osteoarthritis. Readers will learn how the immune system attacks healthy tissues, why rheumatoid arthritis is more common in women, and how both genetics and environmental triggers contribute.
Symptoms are covered in detail, including joint stiffness, swelling, pain, fatigue, fever, and depression. The book also discusses periods of remission, flares, and complications such as rheumatoid nodules, osteoporosis, anemia, carpal tunnel syndrome, Sjögren’s syndrome, deformities, ankylosis, pleural effusion, and cardiovascular risks like atherosclerosis.
Diagnostic approaches include blood tests (rheumatoid factor, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibodies, and anti-citrullinated protein antibodies), imaging, and physical exams. Treatments described include NSAIDs, corticosteroids, DMARDs such as methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine, biologics, surgery (joint replacement, synovectomy, arthrodesis), and supportive approaches like exercise and diet management.
A strong choice for students, healthcare workers, and readers interested in understanding rheumatoid arthritis, its risks, and available treatments.
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Rumi Michael Leigh is the owner of Study Blueprint and creator of the brand TYSK (Things You Should Know). TYSK is geared towards helping students, individuals gain knowledge about a variety of subjects such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Religious studies, Psychology, Music, and new subjects are added and updated. Our goal is to facilitate self-learning with already made quizzes, tests and more. It makes learning at your own pace an agreeable experience.
