Rheumatoid

What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?

Peer-Reviewed Article

Rheumatoid arthritis is chronic inflammatory disease causing swelling and painful flare-ups in the joints. There are many options for treatment.

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Overview

Skeletal view of the lower spine and hips. The lower spine is highlighted in red to indicate pain.

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Low Back Pain

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Hand Pain and Rheumatoid Arthritis

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What Is Pannus?

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Get a Grip on Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Hands and Wrists

Illustrated skeleton hand showing rhematoid arthritis in the joints

What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?

Video

Dorsal view of white blood cells attacking the synovium.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Overview Video

Symptoms

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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Symptoms

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How Rheumatoid Arthritis Triggers Chronic Fatigue

Rheumatoid Arthritis in the hands

Hand Rheumatoid Arthritis Signs and Symptoms

Hand with rheumatoid nodules on the joints.

When Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms Are Serious

Medical illustration of bones of the foot, showing achilles tendonitis. The achilles heel is highlighted in red indicating pain.

Foot and Ankle Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Symptoms

Hand showing severe joint destruction and deformity caused by late stage rheumatoid arthritis.

Worrisome Symptoms that May Be Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Foot and Ankle Pain Due to Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

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9 Unusual Symptoms Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis

Causes and Diagnosis

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Risk Factors for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

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Are My Painful Joints Caused By Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) or Something Else?

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Can Antibiotic Use Increase Your Risk of Getting RA?

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Is My Joint Pain Caused By Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) or a Crystal Arthritis?

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Blood Tests to Help Diagnose Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

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Is My Joint Pain Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) or Spondyloarthropathy?

X-ray of hands with rheumatoid arthritis

Is My Joint Pain Caused by Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) or Another Autoimmune Disorder?

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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Diagnosis

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Is My Joint Pain Caused by Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) or an Infection?

Treatment

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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Treatment

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5 Types of Medication That Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

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Using Heat and Cold to Treat a Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare-Up

Medical illustration showing late state rheumatoid arthritis joint destruction and deformity in the hands

Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis in Hands

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The Treat-to-Target Approach to Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) of the Foot and Ankle

Dorsal view of rheumatoid arthritis pannus in the hand.

How to Treat Rheumatoid Pannus

Woman laying down with a heating pad on her back.

Relief for Low Back Pain with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Surgery for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

Fingertip touch exercise for rheumatoid arthritis

Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Hand

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15 Survival Tips for Managing an RA Flare-Up

Wellness

Spread of fruits and vegetables.

Can RA Symptoms Be Reversed with Diet?

Gentle Stretching Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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4 Reasons Scientists Say Exercise Is Great for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Good Dental Care Is Important for Those with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Exercising for Rheumatoid Arthritis Relief

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Hand Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Woman in a gym sitting on a recumbent bicycle.

Aerobic Exercise with Rheumatoid Arthritis