CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
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Question
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The following is the right choice regarding the difference between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteorthritis?
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In RA, morning stiffness lasts less than 30 minutes
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In OA, affecting 3 or more joints
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In RA, the distribution of arthritis is symmetrical
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In OA, showing a positive result in Rheumatoid Serum
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In RA, it affects the weight bearing joints
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -RA and OA can cause some of the same symptoms, including: joint pain. stiffness in joints. swelling, which is more severe in RA.
Detailed explanation-2: -The most common cause of bilateral symmetrical polyarthritis in the small joints is rheumatoid arthritis. However, if seronegative arthritis is involved, it could be the case that other underlying causes need to be diagnosed.
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