Rheumatoid Arthritis Basics: Overview, Symptoms, and Causes
网页2024年5月2日 · Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that mostly causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in joints. RA may cause you to feel unusually tired, to have occasional fevers, and to have a loss of appetite. Treatments can include medications, ongoing care from a doctor, and surgery.
Rheumatoid Arthritis | Health Topics | NIAMS
网页2024年5月2日 · Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease that mostly affects joints. RA occurs when the immune system, which normally helps protect the body from infection and disease, attacks its own tissues. The disease causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in joints.
Juvenile Arthritis Treatment & Diagnosis | NIAMS
网页2022年1月13日 · Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis–rheumatoid factor negative. This is the second most common type, affecting five or more joints in the first 6 months. Tests for rheumatoid factor are negative. The rheumatoid factor blood test checks for autoimmune disease, especially rheumatoid arthritis, which is an adult form of arthritis. Some ...
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
网页2024年5月2日 · Taking a medical history. Performing a physical exam. Ordering laboratory tests. Ordering imaging studies, such as x-rays or ultrasound. It can be difficult to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis when it is in the early stages because: The disease develops over time, and only a few symptoms may be present in the early stages.
Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases & Conditions | NIAMS
网页2023年9月6日 · Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation, pain, and stiffness. There are several treatment options to control inflammation, but response to therapy varies and some people with RA never reach remission, suggesting there may be different drivers of inflammation. Read More. …
Rheumatoid Arthritis Basics: Research & Resources
网页2024年5月2日 · Arthritis Foundation. Website: arthritis.org. If you need more information about available resources in your language or other languages, please visit the webpages below or contact the NIAMS Information Clearinghouse at [email protected]. You can also find a variety of information from organizations that are NIAMS Coalition Members.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus) - Who gets it? | NIAMS
网页2024年7月2日 · Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease that can affect many parts of the body. Lupus occurs when the immune system, which normally helps protect the body from infection and disease, attacks its own tissues. This attack causes inflammation, and in some cases permanent tissue damage, …
Arthritis Basics: Overview, Symptoms, and Causes
网页2022年10月31日 · It often involves redness, heat, swelling, and pain in the spine or in the joint where the bottom of the spine joins the pelvic bone. Gout is caused by crystals that build up in the joints. It usually affects the big toe, but many other joints may be affected. Juvenile Arthritis is the term used to describe arthritis in children.
Sjogren's Disease Symptoms - Dry Mouth & Eyes | NIAMS
网页2024年3月5日 · Common symptoms include: Dry eyes. Your eyes may burn or itch or feel like they have sand in them. Sometimes, the dryness causes blurry vision or sensitivity to bright light. You may get irritated, itchy eyelids due to inflammation. Dry mouth. Your mouth may feel chalky, and you may have trouble swallowing, speaking, and tasting.
Osteoporosis Causes & Symptoms | NIAMS
网页2022年5月25日 · Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the quality or structure of bone changes. This can lead to a decrease in bone strength that can increase the risk of broken bones (fractures). Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Bone Health.