What you need to know about rheumatoid arthritis

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease with erosive arthritis as the main clinical manifestation, which can occur at any age

What is the cause of rheumatoid arthritis?

At present, the etiology and pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis are still unclear, which may be related to factors such as genetics, immunity, infection, environment, and hormones

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The basic pathological manifestations are synovitis, the formation of pannus, and the gradual destruction of articular cartilage and bone, eventually leading to joint deformity and loss of function, which can be complicated by pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease, malignant tumor, and depression

What is the incidence of rheumatoid arthritis?

Epidemiological surveys show that the global incidence of RA is 0.

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There are still 60% of hospitals in China that do not have an independent rheumatology department.

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At present, there are mainly anti-inflammatory analgesics (such as diclofenac sodium, etc.