The autoimmune disorder causing inflammation of the joints is termed as Rheumatoid arthritis. The body’s own immune system leads to the inflammation of the tissues leading to damaged joints. Apart from joints it affects to other organs hence rheumatoid arthritis is collectively referred as Systemic illness and sometimes called as Rheumatoid disease.

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The exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown. Even though it was considered that disease was caused due to viral, bacterial or fungal infection, but this was not yet proved. Genetics, infections and environmental factors may trigger the onset of the condition. Fatigue, lack of energy, poor appetite, low grade fever, aches in muscles and joints and stiffness are some of the symptoms observed. Muscle and joints stiffness is usually high during morning hours or after prolonged period of inactivity. In this type of arthritis multiple joints are affected. Small joints of feet are usually affected. Constant inflammation leads to damage of bone tissues, including bone and cartilage. The inflammation can affect organs and other areas of the body. Inflammation is seen in glands of the eyes, mouth, lungs, tissues surrounding heart tissues etc. The serious condition associated with chronic rheumatoid arthritis, is the blood vessel inflammation known as Vasculitis which leads to improper blood supply to tissues and lead to death of the tissues.

There is no exact treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and the goal of the treatment is to reduce the joint inflammation and pain, and maximize the joint function and prevent joint destruction. The two classes of medications called fast acting “first line drugs” and slow- acting “second-line drugs” are used in treating rheumatoid arthritis. Aspirin and cortisone is the first line drug used to reduce pain and inflammation. Gold, methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine are second line drugs used to promote disease remission and prevent further progression of the condition.