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    Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that attacks the joints and other organs Leading to chronic pain, permanent join damage or even deformity. RA may begin at any time from childhood (juvenile arthritis) to later life General onset between 40 - 60 years of age Risk Factors Gender # females more likely to develop RA age # Most commonly between 40 and 60 years old Smoking Rindfleisch, J. A., and Muller, D.

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    Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that attacks the joints and other organs Leading to chronic pain, permanent join damage or even deformity. RA may begin at any time from childhood (juvenile arthritis) to later life General onset between 40 - 60 years of age Risk Factors Gender # females more likely to develop RA age # Most commonly between 40 and 60 years old Smoking Rindfleisch, J. A., and Muller, D.

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    Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Transféré par

    Kelvin Chua
    Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that attacks the joints and other organs Leading to chronic pain, permanent join damage or even deformity. RA may begin at any time from childhood (juvenile arthritis) to later life General onset between 40 - 60 years of age Risk Factors Gender # females more likely to develop RA age # Most commonly between 40 and 60 years old Smoking Rindfleisch, J. A., and Muller, D.

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    Rheumatoid Arthritis

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    Overview
    What is Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Etiology Symptoms Rate of Incidence Risk Factors Diagnosing RA Current Treatment
    Image from: http://www.medicinenet.com/rheumatoid_arthritis_pictures_slideshow/article.htm

    What is Arthritis?
    Arthritis inflammation of a joint Most common cause of disability Over 100 conditions related to arthritis Some common types of arthritis:
    Osteoarthritis Septic Arthritis Juvenile Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis
    CDC (2006). http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5540a2.htm

    Rheumatoid Arthritis
    Chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease Inflammation of the joints and other organs Leading to chronic pain, permanent join damage or even deformity

    Image from: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Rheumatic_Disease/default.asp

    Etiology
    How the condition attacks the joints
    Malfunction of the immune system

    Still very much idiopathic Interaction between other factors:


    Genetic susceptibility Environmental trigger

    Image from: http://www.nature.com/nrd/journal/v6/n1/fig_tab/nrd2196_F1.html Gregersen, P. K., (2010). Susceptibility genes for from: Google Images Image rheumatoid arthritis.

    Symptoms
    Joint swelling (small joints, ie. Fingers, wrists) Symmetrical Movement limitation Pain and loss of strength Joint stiffness after inactivity Feeling unwell and fatigue

    Image from: http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/Patients/Health-Conditions/Arthritis--Image from: http://kashmirmonitor.org/08102011-ND-poor-sleep-may-worsenImage from: http://www.scienceclarified.com/Al-As/Arthritis.html Image from: Google Images Rheumatoid-Arthritis-Osteoarthritis-and-Spinal-Arthritis.aspx. rheumatoid-arthritis-disability-9609.aspx

    Rate of Incidence
    Affects 0.5 - 1.0% of adults 2 to 3 times more common in females RA may begin at any time from childhood (juvenile arthritis) to later life General onset between 40 60 years of age

    Scott, DL, Wolfe F, Huizinga TW.,(2010). Rheumatoid arthritis.

    Risk Factors
    Gender
    Females more likely to develop RA

    Age
    Most commonly between 40 and 60 years of age

    Genetic Heredity/Susceptibility
    Increased risk if a family member has RA

    Smoking

    Rindfleisch, J. A., & Muller, D, (2005). Diagnosis and management of rheumatoid arthritis.

    How is RA Diagnosed
    Medical history Physical examination Laboratory tests
    Rheumatic factor Anti-CCP antibodies Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

    Imaging techniques
    X-Ray
    Image from: http://www.medicinenet.com/rheumatoid_arthritis_pictures_slideshow/article.htm

    Current Treatment
    Hot & Cold Tx Medications
    NSAIDs Corticosteroids DMARDs

    Surgery
    Arthroscopy Joint replacement
    Image Image http://www.medicinenet.com/rheumatoid_arthritis_pictures_slideshow/article.htm from: from: http://arthritis.about.com/od/rheumatoidarthritis/ss/pictures_photos_6.htm

    Exercise As Treatment
    Improve muscle strength & joint mobility Reduce swelling and pain Improve mood and quality of life Choosing the correct exercise
    Eg. Stretching, swimming, water aerobics

    Image from: http://www.medicinenet.com/rheumatoid_arthritis_pictures_slideshow/article.htm

    Conclusion
    On a whole, cause of RA is still unknown Important for patients to know how it affects the body And understand the treatment options This eventually will aid patients to live with the disease

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