The rheumatoid form of arthritis
This kind of arthritis attacks the interior of the joints and is a long term disease that eventually determines them to lose their functions and to become extremely painful.
This chronic disease doesn't disappear and may affect the function of other internal organs. The only key to put up to this severe disorder is a very early diagnosis doubled by a proper medication that can prevent the articulations from a severe and imminent damage. If not, surgery can provide the only solution left for a productive lifestyle.
RA has three stages, starting from the inflammation of the synovial lining, which is very painful and gives the sensation of rigidity, warmth and redness. The second stage is represented by a thickening of the synovium because of the rapid cellular division. The third stage consists in the enzyme release from the swollen cells. These enzymes attack the bones and cartilage, causing deformity of the articulation, pain and impossibility to move.
This disease affects over 2.1 million people in America . The causes were not determined so far. RA cannot be cured by it can be controlled by means of exercise, medicines, protection of the articulations and self management. It is not an easy disease so the newest discoveries increase the chances of the affected people to live an almost normal life.
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