Rheumatoid Arthrities

Were you looking for information about Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthrities is a common misspelling of rheumatoid arthritis.
 
Rheumatoid arthritis often affects the wrist joints and finger joints closest to the hand, but it can also affect other parts of the body. It often causes pain, stiffness, inflammation, and loss of function in the joints, and may be accompanied by fatigue or occasional fevers. While the exact causes of rheumatoid arthritis are not known, the condition may be associated with genetics, environment, or hormones. Current treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis include lifestyle changes, medications, and surgery.
 
(Click Rheumatoid Arthritis for a more complete list of symptoms to look out for and to find out how this condition is diagnosed and treated. 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