Rheumatoid arthritis
Specialty of Rheumatology
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, degenerative disease that causes inflammation in the joints. The areas most affected by this type of rheumatism are the wrists, fingers and toes, elbows, shoulders, hips, knees and ankles. The inflammation of the joint causes pain, deformity, and difficulty moving, as the cartilage wears away and the separated bones rub against each other. The cause of this disease is unknown and currently has no possible cure. The damage to bone and cartilage is irreparable, so the treatment of this condition seeks to relieve the pain and disability of patients, in addition to preventing permanent damage from occuring in the affected joints.
Articles related to Rheumatoid arthritis
Should arthritis be considered a medical emergency?
By Dr Taher Mahmud
2018-09-25
Around 10 million people over the UK suffer from some form of arthritis, the most common forms being osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Dr Taher Mahmud discusses why he believes arthritis should be treated as a medical emergency. See more
New approaches in the treatment of pain: the low level laser
By Dr Dhiya Houssien
2018-09-24
Musculoskeletal conditions are common in the UK, affecting millions of us across the country. Dr Dhiya Houssien, international rheumatologist and expert in rheumatic diseases, explains the causes of rheumatism and his innovative approach to the management of pain. See more
Experts in Rheumatoid arthritis
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Dr Stephanie Barrett
RheumatologyExpert in:
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Gout
- Joint injections
- Inflammatory Joint Diseases
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Professor David Reid
RheumatologyExpert in:
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis of the spine
- DEXA scan
- Injections for osteoporosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
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