Rheumatoid Arthritis

Description: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation of the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and eventual joint damage.

Symptoms: Joint pain, swelling, stiffness (especially in the morning), fatigue, and fever. RA often affects small joints first.

Treatments: Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, NSAIDs, corticosteroids, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications.