Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects joints. Early symptoms of RA include swelling, pain and stiffness. As the disease progresses, symptoms that weaken the mind and body may appear; Especially, the shape of the joint is loosened and the ability to bend decreases.

In the United States, about 20,000 people have RAs. It can take either me, but it usually starts between the ages of 30 and 50. Like many autoimmune diseases, females have two to three times more RA than males. Medical research focuses on understanding how RA occurs and finding new ways to treat it.

 

Causes of rheumatoid arthritis

1) affected by aging and hormonal changes.

2) If you have family history.

3) When an immune system abnormality exists.

4) If you are exposed to periodontitis, germs, or viruses.

5) When smoking. 6) In case of lack of exercise and obesity.

 

Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis

1) Fatigue occurs.

2) Low fever and systemic musculoskeletal pain.

3) Joint swelling and stiff symptoms occur.

Below is a gene mutation (SNP) reported to be associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis rs6457617 O

Rheumatoid Arthritis rs11203366 O

Rheumatoid Arthritis rs2476601 O

Rheumatoid Arthritis rs3890745 O

Rheumatoid Arthritis rs2327832.

Rheumatoid Arthritis rs3761847.