What are the conditions of rheumatoid arthritis?

A medical condition is referred to as comorbid when it occurs simultaneously with another condition considered to be the primary illness. So, diseases that tend to occur along with RA are said to be comorbid conditions. There are a number of comorbid conditions that tend to appear with RA. read more

Rheumatoid arthritis signs and symptoms may vary in severity and may even come and go. Periods of increased disease activity, called flares, alternate with periods of relative remission — when the swelling and pain fade or disappear. read more

WebMD provides information on the most common rheumatic diseases and their treatments, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, and Sjogren's syndrome. read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common type of autoimmune arthritis. It is caused when the immune system (the body’s defense system) is not working properly. RA causes pain and swelling in the wrist and small joints of the hand and feet. Treatments for RA can stop joint pain and swelling. Treatment also prevents joint damage. read more