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Early Stage Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Hands and Feet
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects the joints of the hands, wrists, and knees, but any joint in the body can be affected. Beyond early-stage rheumatoid arthritis in the hands, some people experience RA that can damage other body systems, including the skin, eyes, heart, and blood vessels.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Cysts and Nodes in Hands
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, which means that your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body by mistake, causing inflammation (painful swelling) in the affected parts of the body, including the fingers, thumb, and/or wrist.
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Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Test and What It Means
The rheumatoid factor test is most often used to help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Sometimes it is ordered to support a diagnosis of Sj?gren's disease, both of which are autoimmune diseases.
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Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis Throughout the Entire Body
Your musculoskeletal system provides the body with movement, stability, form, and structure. This body system is divided into two systems—the muscular system and the skeletal system.
Types of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive RA is usually more aggressive and can lead to long-term effects like joint damage. However, both types of RA require treatment.
