Rheumatoid Arithritis

Were you looking for information about Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arithritis is a common misspelling of rheumatoid arthritis.
 
Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that affects the joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. It is different from other types of arthritis because most of its symptoms occur in a symmetrical pattern (when one hand or knee is affected, the other is affected as well). The exact causes of rheumatoid arthritis are not known, although it is known that it is an autoimmune disease. Various treatment options are available for the disease, including medications, lifestyle changes, and surgery.
 
(Click Rheumatoid Arthritis to find out how this disease is diagnosed, what symptoms accompany this condition, and what treatment options are available. 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