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Sep 2024

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Symptoms & Treatment

By: jessica.sulecki | Tags:

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Symptoms & Treatment

With SIMEDHealth Rheumatologist, Dr. Thomas Lafferty. 

 

 

 

 

  1. What is rheumatoid arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease which primarily affects the joints of the body and although, not as common, can also affect the internal organs. Rheumatoid arthritis most commonly affects joints of the hands and wrists but can affect the elbows and other joints.