MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which are s/s of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
A
Edema
B
Erythema
C
Heat
D
Pain
E
Tenderness
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may include: Tender, warm, swollen joints. Joint stiffness that is usually worse in the mornings and after inactivity. Fatigue, fever and loss of appetite.

Detailed explanation-2: -Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fatigue. Before experiencing any other symptoms, a person with RA may feel extremely tired and lack energy. Slight fever. Inflammation associated with RA may cause people to feel unwell and feverish. Weight loss. Stiffness. Joint tenderness. Joint pain. Joint swelling. Joint redness. More items

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