Reumatoid Arthritis

Were you looking for information about Rheumatoid Arthritis? Reumatoid arthritis is a common misspelling of rheumatoid arthritis.
 
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that often affects the wrist joints and the finger joints closest to the hand. People with the condition may experience fatigue or occasional fevers, have tender and swollen joints, or develop a symmetrical pattern of affected joints. Although rheumatoid arthritis can have serious effects, many treatment options (including medications and lifestyle changes) are available to help most people with the disease lead active and productive lives.
 
(Click Rheumatoid Arthritis to learn more about the symptoms, causes, and prognosis of this condition. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD