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rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is a
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chronic, progressive, systemic inflammatory process
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RA affects which joints
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synovial
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RA is
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bilateral & symmetric
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etiology of RA=
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autoimmune & genetic
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Early symptoms are
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stiffness,edema,pain,of upper extremities,weakness,fatigue,anorexia,wt.loss,low-grade fever
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Late symptoms are
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more joints involved,effusions,progressively inflammed,increased pain,gel phenonomen, deformities
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pannus is
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a granulation which causes erosion of cartilage & invades joints
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In people >60, RA tends to be
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severe & rapidly progressive
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with RA, antibodies become
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destructive & attack & destroy joint surfaces
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RA joints are
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swollen, shiny, reddened & painful
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