Thursday, 10 January 2013

Know the Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)


The first symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis that usually occurs is swelling and morning stiffness or pain in the joints.
About 90 areas that are usually affected first rheumatoid arthritis in women are legs and arms.
Almost every joint in the body can be a target of rheumatoid arthritis.
However, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often affects the wrist and finger joints closest to the palm of the hand, as well as the joints in the neck, jaw, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, ankles and toes.
Inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis can spread throughout the body that cause mild fever, flu-like body aches, and feeling unwell.
Other symptoms that may appear are loss of appetite, weight loss, and feel like no energy.
Fatigue is a very common symptom of rheumatoid arthritis and is usually first appear in the afternoon.
Fatigue can be a symptom of anemia, which often accompanies rheumatoid arthritis.

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