Rheumatoid Arthritis

Susan Buffo,CathyYanney,Rowena WindsorABE 61June 1, 2010

Pathogenesis Inflammation in RA is a

complex interaction of cellular and humeral factors

Begins in cells called Macrophages

The immune response is mediated T-lymphocyte cells

Major target tissues of immune response is synovium

Rain Hands Hands and wrists are the

most common location for deformities caused by rheumatoid arthritis

RA damages joints The tendons over joints

slip and cause the fingers to bend toward little finger

Muscles in hand thicken and weaken, creating valleys between the long tendons

RA in Gums RA and gum disease are

relieve both conditions by treating mouth infection

It said that patients who improved their oral hygiene had treatments: scaling, had reduction in arthritis symptoms

Both are inflammatory conditions and gum disease is more common in people with rheumatoid arthritis

Pregnant Women with RA Pregnant women have high

risks of high blood pressure, having an underweight baby or needing a cesarean section

They found that women with RA had a two-times higher risk of pre-eclampsia a potentially dangerous condition, marked by high blood pressure and protein in urine, that develops in second or third trimester

Signs and Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis Doctors rely on

medications, therapy and surgery to treat the symptoms of RA.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most common drugs used to treat RA.

However ,doctors recommends to use also other alternative like physical therapy

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