Rhumatoide Arthritis

Were you looking for information about Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rhumatoide arthritis is a common misspelling of rheumatoid arthritis.
 
Rheumatoid arthritis is a type of autoimmune disease that affects the joints, typically in the hands and fingers. Common symptoms of the condition include tender, warm, and swollen joints; symmetrical pattern of affected joints; and fatigue, occasionally fevers, and a general sense of not feeling well. The exact causes of this type of arthritis are not known at this time. Numerous rheumatoid arthritis treatment options are available to help reduce symptoms and slow down joint damage, including medications, surgery, and lifestyle changes.
 
(Click Rheumatoid Arthritis to find out what other symptoms may occur, how this condition is diagnosed, and what you can do to help improve symptoms. 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