2023-05-30 00:00:00
Rheumatic diseases refer to a group of diseases that often take a chronic course and are accompanied by inflammatory reactions. Altogether there are more than 100 different types of rheumatic diseases. If from rheumatism is spoken, but usually the most common form – rheumatoid arthritis (RA for short) – is meant. In the chronic inflammatory disease, the body’s own defense cells attack the synovial membrane.
Around one to two percent of the population is affected by rheumatoid arthritis, women much more often than men. The first symptoms usually appear in the second half of life. So far, the joint inflammation is not curable. Prompt treatment can, however, slow down the progression of the disease and enable those affected to lead a largely pain-free life. Early diagnosis therefore contributes significantly to a good prognosis. These 12 symptoms can indicate the most common form of rheumatism.
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