NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, which means that your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body by mistake, causing inflammation (painful swelling) in the affected parts of the body. RA mainly attacks the joints, usually many joints at once.

Detailed explanation-2: -Both conditions are autoimmune diseases that occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks parts of the body that it is designed to protect. They represent just two of a larger number of autoimmune disorders, including multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, type 1 diabetes, and psoriasis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Possible complications include carpal tunnel syndrome, inflammation of other areas of the body (such as the lungs, heart and eyes), and an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. Ensuring that rheumatoid arthritis is well controlled helps reduce your risk of complications such as these.

Detailed explanation-4: -What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis? RA is the most common form of autoimmune arthritis. It affects more than 1.3 million Americans. About 75% of RA patients are women.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rheumatoid Factor Positive (Seropositive) RA. Rheumatoid Factor Negative (Seronegative) RA. Overlapping Conditions. 11-Feb-2016