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How to Relieve Arthritis Pain in Your Knuckles
Knuckle pain due to arthritis can make everyday tasks frustratingly painful, but you can find relief through a variety of treatments. From home remedies like rest, ice, and gentle exercises to more advanced medical options, there are ways to manage your symptoms.
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How Rheumatoid Arthritis and COVID-19 Are Related
People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at a higher risk for infections, including COVID-19. The risk of getting COVID is particularly high during RA flare-ups when the immune system is already compromised. Additionally, people who take immunosuppressant medications are at an increased risk of COVID-19 infections, along with severe symptoms and complications.
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Preventing Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune condition in which the body attacks its own cells, causing pain and inflammation. While there is no known way to prevent rheumatoid arthritis altogether, certain behaviors may help delay disease onset and minimize its impact on your quality of life.
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How Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Diagnosed
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is challenging to diagnose, especially in the early stage, because the signs and symptoms are similar to many other conditions. Healthcare providers rely on a physical exam, family medical history, several blood tests, and imaging such as X-rays, MRIs, and ultrasound. MRI and ultrasound images can reveal signs of RA at an early stage and guide your treatment by showing the extent of your joint damage.
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Risk Factors of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Taking a combination oral contraceptive (birth control pills) may have a protective effect. According to researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, women who used an estrogen-containing contraceptive for longer than seven years had a nearly 20% decreased risk of the most common type of rheumatoid arthritis compared to women who never took the pill.
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