{"id":145525,"date":"2022-03-20T02:00:29","date_gmt":"2022-03-19T20:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/rheumatoid-arthritis-causes-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T15:30:34","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:00:34","slug":"rheumatoid-arthritis-causes-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/rheumatoid-arthritis\/","title":{"rendered":"Rheumatoid Arthritis &#8211; Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/rheumatoid-arthritis\/#Diagnosis\" title=\"Diagnosis\">Diagnosis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/rheumatoid-arthritis\/#Treatment\" title=\"Treatment\">Treatment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Rheumatoid Arthritis &#8211; Causes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disease that can affect any joint in the body. The cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown, but it is believed to be caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors.<\/p>\n<p>Some possible environmental factors that may contribute to the development of rheumatoid arthritis include smoking, exposure to silica dust, and exposure to asbestos. Some possible genetic factors that may contribute to the development of rheumatoid arthritis include certain gene mutations and a family history of the disease.<\/p>\n<p>There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but there are a number of treatments that can help control the symptoms. Treatments include medications such as anti-inflammatory drugs, pain relievers, and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), as well as physical therapy and lifestyle modifications.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-145524 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rheumatoid-arthritis-causes-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rheumatoid-arthritis-causes-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment.jpg?v=1647721824 606w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rheumatoid-arthritis-causes-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment-300x212.jpg?v=1647721824 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagnosis\"><\/span>Diagnosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The diagnosis of heterogeneous eosinophilic pneumonia is based on findings from a medical history, physical examination, and chest x-ray.<\/p>\n<p>Medical history<\/p>\n<p>A medical history may reveal that the individual has recently experienced a viral infection, such as the flu.<\/p>\n<p>Physical examination<\/p>\n<p>A physical examination may reveal that the individual has a fever and a dry cough. The individual may also have difficulty breathing.<\/p>\n<p>Chest x-ray<\/p>\n<p>A chest x-ray may reveal that the individual has an infiltrate in the lungs. This is a sign that the lungs have been infected or damaged.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment\"><\/span>Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic and progressive disease that causes inflammation in the joints. The inflammation can damage the joint tissues, cartilage, and bone. The disease can also affect other organs in the body.<\/p>\n<p>There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but there are treatments that can help relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Treatment options include medications, exercise, and physical therapy.<\/p>\n<p>Medications can help reduce inflammation and pain in the joints. There are a variety of medications that can be used, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), and biologic response modifiers.<\/p>\n<p>Exercise can help keep the joints flexible and strong. Physical therapy can help improve range of motion and strength.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to work with a healthcare provider to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to the individual\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rheumatoid Arthritis &#8211; Causes Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disease that can affect any joint in the body. 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