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A Chronic Inflammatory Condition in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Murtanaz Caufh^{* *}Correspondence: Murtanaz Caufh, Department of Medical Education, University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA, Email:

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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune and inflammatory condition in which immune system leading to inflammation in the areas of body are affected. RA primarily targets joints, typically a number of joints at once. Hand, wrist, and knee joints are frequently impacted by RA. Joint tissue is harmed in a RAaffected joint because of the inflammation of the joint lining. Long-lasting or persistent pain, unsteadiness (loss of balance), and deformity can all result from this tissue damage. In addition to these tissues, RA can harm other organs like the heart, lungs, and eyes as well as other tissues all over the body.

A chronic inflammatory condition, rheumatoid arthritis can harm more than just joints. Skin, eyes, lungs, heart, and blood vessels are just a few of the physiological systems that the illness might harm in some people. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness that develops when the body's immune system accidentally causes damage.

The cartilage in joints that typically serves as a "shock absorber" is damaged by chronic disease. Joints may deform as a result over time. This might result in joint fusing together (an effort of body to protect itself from constant irritation).

This process is aided by particular immune system cells, which are body’s infection-fighting system. These substances are created in joints, but they also move throughout body and cause symptoms. Rheumatoid arthritis can sometimes affect areas of body besides just joints, such as:

• Skin

• Eyes

• Mouth

• Lungs

• Heart

The onset of RA typically occurs between the ages of 30 and 60. Rheumatoid arthritis can strike anyone. It is known as Young- Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis (YORA) when it affects children and young adults, typically between the ages of 16 and 40. Later- Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis (LORA) refers to cases where symptoms first after age 60. There isn't much of a difference between the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and those of a flare-up.

When disease activity is elevated, which is brought on by stress, weather changes, particular foods, or infections. The most prevalent form of autoimmune arthritis is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). The wrist, small joints in the hands and feet, and the shoulders and knees can all experience pain and swelling as a result of RA.

• RA treatments can lessen joint pain and swelling, as well as stop joint damage and deformities.

• Better long-term outcomes and a decreased need for joint replacement will result from early treatment.

• Muscle strength can be increased with regular, lowimpact exercises like walking. General health will improve, and the strain on joints will decrease.

• Consulting with a rheumatologist is crucial. An expert in treating autoimmune disorders and arthritis is called a rheumatologist.

• There are some conditions that can be confused with RA. Everyone is affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis differently.

• Some people experience joint symptoms gradually over a period of years. Others might experience a sudden onset.

Rheumatoid Arthritis can strike some people for a brief period of time, after which they enter remission and no longer experience symptoms. Rheumatoid Arthritis that has been present for a while is characterized by symmetrical joint swelling. Symmetry may not be evident in the early stages of the disease when only a few joints are affected, which should not rule out the diagnosis of RA.

The swelling is distinguish between the bony enlargement in osteoarthritis and the swelling of joint inflammation, which is commonly spongy in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). A typical early finding is swelling in the Proximal Interphalangeal (PIP) and Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints of the hands. Other joints that are frequently affected and where swelling is visible include the wrists, elbows, knees, ankles, and Metatarsophalangeal (MTP).