Arthritis: Ocular Complications, Medication Side Effects, and When to Seek Help
While osteoarthritis generally does not cause vision problems, autoimmune and inflammatory arthritis types can lead to serious ocular complications du...
By Jordan
Category: Autoimmune Diseases
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Symmetrical Joint Pain, Morning Stiffness, and Systemic Fatigue
Rheumatoid arthritis is primarily characterized by symmetrical joint pain and swelling, prolonged morning stiffness, and systemic fatigue due to chron...
By Jordan
Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Inflammatory Joint Disease, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a prime example of an inflammatory joint disease, characterized by the immune system mistakenly attacking joint linings, ...
By Jordan
Aggressive Rheumatoid Arthritis: Indicators, Impact, and Management
Aggressive rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by rapid joint damage, high disease activity, significant systemic involvement, and poor response to ...
By Hart
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Understanding RA, Current Treatments, and Future Research for a Cure
While there is currently no definitive cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), significant advancements in medical research and treatment protocols have l...
By Hart
Elevated Rheumatoid Factor: Causes, Associated Diseases, and Interpretation
An elevated Rheumatoid Factor (RF) is most commonly associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) but can also indicate other autoimmune conditions, chron...
By Jordan
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Initial Steps, Comprehensive Management, and Lifestyle Adjustments
Upon a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, the first crucial step is to promptly establish care with a qualified rheumatologist for an aggressive and comp...
By Jordan
Spinal Rheumatism: Understanding Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Spinal rheumatism is a non-medical term for inflammatory conditions like spondyloarthritis that affect the spine and sacroiliac joints, causing chroni...
By Jordan
RF Factor Blood Test: Understanding, Interpretation, and Diagnostic Role
The RF factor blood test measures rheumatoid factor, an autoantibody, in your blood, primarily used as a diagnostic tool for rheumatoid arthritis and ...
By Alex
