Rheumatoid Arthritis (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Overview
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Causes
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Questions to Ask the Doctor
- Exams and Tests
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Other Therapy
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Viewer Comments: Rheumatoid Arthritis - Early Symptoms
When to Seek Medical Care
Joint pain or stiffness or swelling around a joint that lasts more than two weeks warrants a visit to your health-care professional.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis - Early Symptoms
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The symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can vary greatly from patient to patient. What were your symptoms at the onset of your disease?
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease of unknown cause that primarily affects the peripheral joints in a symmetric pattern.
