Rheumatoid Arthiritis

Were you looking for information about Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthiritis is a common misspelling of rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a type of arthritis that affects 0.5 percent to 1 percent of the U.S. adult population. It is an autoimmune disease that is characterized by pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in the joints. It is different from other forms of arthritis in that it generally occurs in a symmetrical pattern (meaning when one hand or knee is affected, the other is too). A treatment plan for rheumatoid arthritis may combine medications with rest and exercise.

(Click Rheumatoid Arthritis for more information on why rheumatoid arthritis may occur, to learn about the condition's effects, and for a list of various treatment options that are available. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)