2007-04-14 04:10:18 · 3 answers · asked by robin h 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
And the question is?
2007-04-14 10:28:39 · answer #1 · answered by gillianprowe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease, producing damage mediated by cytokines, chemokines, and metalloproteases. Peripheral joints (eg, wrists, metacarpophalangeal joints) are symmetrically inflamed, often resulting in progressive destruction of articular structures, usually accompanied by systemic symptoms. Diagnosis requires specific clinical, laboratory, and radiologic criteria. Treatment involves drugs, physical measures, and sometimes surgery. Drug therapy combines NSAIDs, which help reduce symptoms, and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, which slow disease progression.
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2007-04-14 04:30:11 · answer #2 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many forms and types of RA- which is essentially an autoimmune disorder.. google it.
2007-04-14 04:13:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋