Rheumatoid Arthritis
Introduction . Rheumatoid Arthritis is an auto-immune disease that causes inflammation of the joints. This inflammation is chronic in nature and does not subside on its own. It causes destruction of the joint tissue. Age - Above 40yrs Sex - More in female Symptoms 1. The joints become swollen and red. 2. There is pain in the joints. 3. Stiffness in joints which is more in the morning or after rest for some time. 4. There may be fever in some patients which persists for a long time. Causes Although the exact reason is still unknown. An auto-immune disease. What is auto-immune. When the immune system of the body starts giving an abnormal response. The immunity of the body is meant to defend the body from external harmful agents. Such agents may be infectious like bacteria or virus or any microbe. In some cases, the immune system of the body starts attacking one’s own body instead of defending it. The immunity of the body attacks the joints and the synovial membrane