Apr 9, 2025 · Rheumatoid arthritis is an ongoing, called chronic, condition that causes pain, swelling and irritation, called inflammation, in the joints.

Apr 9, 2025 · Treatment. There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis. Joint damage can happen quickly without treatment. But clinical studies show that easing of symptoms, called remission, …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease that mostly affects joints. RA occurs when the immune system, which normally helps protect the body from infection and …

Doctors diagnose RA by: Taking a medical history. Performing a physical exam. Ordering laboratory tests. Ordering imaging studies, such as x-rays or ultrasound. It can be difficult to …

May 21, 2025 · Find information about more than 20 different arthritic diseases (those that affect the joints) and rheumatic diseases (which usually affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and …

Aug 29, 2023 · Treatment. Arthritis treatment focuses on relieving symptoms and improving joint function. You may need to try several different treatments, or combinations of treatments, …

Aug 26, 2023 · Rheumatoid factor — Overview covers definition, risks, results of rheumatoid factor blood test.

Oct 5, 2022 · Overview. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, formerly known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, is the most common type of arthritis in children under the age of 16.

May 21, 2025 · Types of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) There are multiple types of JIA, each with distinct features. Generally, they all share arthritic symptoms of joint pain, swelling, …

Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, involves the wearing away of the cartilage that caps the bones in your joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease in which the immune system …