Rheumatoid arthritis usually starts slowly and can cause stiffness or swelling in small joints like the fingers and toes. The shoulders may develop stiffness and stiffness later. The disease can progress to the neck, elbows, knees and hips. In most cases, symptoms are symmetrical.
It is found in the same areas on both sides. Symptoms usually last for more than two weeks.
Symptoms of Arthritis
- The pain is described as a dull, throbbing feeling that can be felt after sitting for a while. The pain is more obvious after activity than during rest.
- Stiffness in the joints, especially in the morning, is a common sign. Morning stiffness due to osteoarthritis typically disappears within 30 minutes. However, stiffness in the joints associated with rheumatoid arthritis can last up to two hours.
- Redness and warmth are often a sign of rheumatoid joint inflammation. This causes the joints to swell, so they feel hot or warm and tender.
- It is possible to inflame the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis can also cause inflammation of glands (tear, salivary), of the lining of heart and lungs and of the blood vessels.
- Puffy and red hands
- Firm bumps of tissue beneath the skin on the arms are known as rheumatoid nosdules.
- Feeling tired and unwell.
- You should also be aware that RA can cause weight loss and fever.
Rheumatoid-related arthritis symptoms and signs can range from mild to severe, back again, and may even change over time. There are periods of remission, when symptoms may disappear or fade. Rheumatoid flare-ups and flare-ups can occur in alternating fashion. A flare-up can occur at any time, but the likelihood is that you will feel more severe symptoms in the morning. Your symptoms may ease as you use your joints more and the day progresses.
This inflammation causes the lining to thicken (known as the synovium), which in turn invades and damages the cartilage and bone. The tendons and ligaments holding the joint together become weaker and more stretched, causing the joint to lose its alignment and shape. Although it isn’t yet clear what causes this, there are some factors that may be involved.
Many times, RA is inherited from your family so you could inherit a predisposition for rheumatoid.
As soon as you become aware of possible RA symptoms consult your doctor to receive a diagnosis and treatment. You don’t have to take a pharmaceutical drug for this treatment. There are many natural remedies available. Chiropractic therapy, exercise and chiropractic therapy can all be very helpful.
Arthritis sufferers should include aerobic, strength, endurance, and stretching in their exercise routine.
