Rheumatoid Arthritis: 10 Things You Should Know

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune inflammatory type of arthritis affecting over 2.1 million Americans. The joints are primarily affected by rheumatoid arthritis but organs may also be involved. Rheumatoid arthritis affects people differently. Some people have mild to moderate disease process while other people have severe forms of the disease that can lead to joint damage, serious systemic problems, chronic pain and fatigue, disability, and deformities.

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Rheumatoid arthritis affects three times more women than men. Though it can develop at any age, disease onset usually occurs between the ages of 30 and 50 years old. Rheumatoid arthritis is a complicated disease. From diagnosis to disease management, it is important to learn all that you can about rheumatoid arthritis. There are 10 Things You Should Know About Rheumatoid Arthritis.

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