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Rheumatoid arthritis is an Auto immune disease Which mean that the immune system of the person with RA mistakenly attacks tissues of the body leading to their destruction. The exact cause for this disease is not known . nor has a cure for it been developed. there are genetic factor involved however in many cases and women with RA outnumber men at a rate of 3 to 1.
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Can you catch Rheumatoid Arthritis from eating after someone who has it?
No, Rheumatoid arthritis is not contagious.
Which protein is responsible for rheumatoid arthritis?
DcR3 might play a role in the destructive course of RA
Am I at risk for rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is not a hereditary condition. While it is not passed down parents, certain genes that make you more susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis are.
Why rheumatoid arthritis common in females?
Testosterone hormone that is found in both men and women is responsible for it, but women later gets low into it because of pregnancy and mensuration cycle. There are evidences that people who are low in testosterone hormone are more prone to rheumatoid arthritis.So, this is the only genetic factor which is responsible for high rate of rheumatoid arthritis in women.
What is the medical term meaning Rheumatoid Arthritis in the toes?
Rheumatoid arthritis in the toes Forefoot problems such as hammer toes, claw toes, mallet toes, and bunions often develop as a result of arthritis, particularly rheumatoid arthritis.
Is rheumatoid arthritis a bacteria?
No RA is an autoimmune disease.
Can you catch Rheumatoid Arthritis from eating after someone who has it?
No, Rheumatoid arthritis is not contagious.
How does rheumatoid arthritis affected the systems?
rheumatoid arthritis is usually associated with the destruction of cartilage in the skeletal joints. However it is also responsible for many conditions where connective tissue is associated throughout the whole body.
Is rheumatiod arthritis believed to be an autoimmune disease?
There are many forms of arthritis that are Autoimmune diseases Like for example rheumatoid arthritis's. This is a disease where the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks tissue in joints and other organs and part of the body. However this is not the case in all forms of arthritis For example osteoarthritis is a disease where joints are effected by wear tear and trauma and not as a result of inflammation caused by the immune system.
Which protein is responsible for rheumatoid arthritis?
DcR3 might play a role in the destructive course of RA
Am I at risk for rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is not a hereditary condition. While it is not passed down parents, certain genes that make you more susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis are.
Why rheumatoid arthritis common in females?
Testosterone hormone that is found in both men and women is responsible for it, but women later gets low into it because of pregnancy and mensuration cycle. There are evidences that people who are low in testosterone hormone are more prone to rheumatoid arthritis.So, this is the only genetic factor which is responsible for high rate of rheumatoid arthritis in women.
Is Milwaukee shoulder a form of rheumatoid arthritis?
No, Milwaukee shoulder is not a type of rheumatoid arthritis.
What are the goals in treating rheumatoid arthritis?
The goal in treating RA is to stop inflammation which is responsible for tissue damage.
What is the medical term meaning Rheumatoid Arthritis in the toes?
Rheumatoid arthritis in the toes Forefoot problems such as hammer toes, claw toes, mallet toes, and bunions often develop as a result of arthritis, particularly rheumatoid arthritis.
Is rheumatoid arthritis caused by a bacteria?
No Rheumatoid arthritis is an Autoimmune disease. That is, because there is something wrong in the programing of imune system it attacs cartilage and other tissue. However it is theorised that sometimes an attack or flare up of the disease can be initiated by a bacterial infection.
Rheumatoid arthritis results from inflammation of which of the following membranes?
Rheumatoid arthritis results from the inflammation of the synovial membranes.
