rheumatoid arthritis presentation (A+ GRADED)

what is rheumatoid arthritis correct answers Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that typically affects the small joints in your hands it feet affects the lining of your joints, causing a painful swelling that can eventually result in bone erosion and joint deformity, this leads to a loss of mobility it is An autoimmune disorder, it 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 between 30/40 in their prime when theyre starting jobs or making a family. in kids the it is called juvenile r.a and is less common. the challenge is they show the same signs/symptoms, while there bones are still growing which effects how the bones grow The disorder is much more common in women, for they make up 70% of the cases causes correct answers Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system attacks the synovium — the lining of the membranes that surround your joints. The resulting inflammation thickens the synovium, which can eventually destroy the cartilage and bone within the joint. The tendons and ligaments that hold the joint together weaken and stretch. Gradually, the joint loses its shape and alignment. Doctors don't know what starts this process, although a genetic component appears likely. While your genes don't actually cause rheumatoid arthritis, they can make you more susceptible to environmental factors — such as infection with certain viruses and bacteria — that may trigger the disease. signs/symptoms correct answers Signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may include: •Tender, warm, swollen joints •Morning stiffness that may last for hours •Firm bumps of tissue under the skin on your arms (rheumatoid nodules) •Fatigue, fever and weight loss Early rheumatoid arthritis tends to affect your smaller joints first — particularly the joints that attach your fingers to your hands and your toes to your feet.