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Causes and Diagnoses

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that typically affects the

small joints in your hands and feet. Unlike the wear-and-tear damage of

osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of your joints, causing a

painful swelling that can eventually result in bone erosion and joint deformity.

An autoimmune disorder, rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system

mistakenly attacks your own body's tissues. In addition to causing joint problems,

rheumatoid arthritis sometimes can affect other organs of the body — such as the

skin, eyes, lungs and blood vessels.

Although rheumatoid arthritis can occur at any age, it usually begins after age 40.

The disorder is much more common in women.

Treatment focuses on controlling symptoms and preventing joint damage.

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