Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD Key Takeaways Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects joints but also eyes, lungs, and other ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the joints, but it can impact other organs and systems in the body, including the skin. For many people with RA, its ...

Skin infections may be a side effect of certain medications. * THE QUESTION To control the swelling of rheumatoid arthritis, some people take drugs that target a protein that also is key to ...

Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD Key Takeaways Polyarthritis affects five or more joints with pain and inflammation.It is most commonly caused by an autoimmune disorder but can also be triggered ...

People with rheumatoid arthritis often take medicines to help manage their condition and improve their symptoms. Some of these medicines work directly on the body’s immune system and help to limit the ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation, pain, and stiffness in the joints. But RA is a systemic disease — it affects the whole body — and can damage ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with an atypical immune response called a type 3 hypersensitivity reaction. This reaction happens due to immune complexes in the body. It can be treated by ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can make tasks like getting dressed, typing, or gripping certain objects hard to manage. When joint pain, stiffness, and swelling get in the way of your ability to do your ...

Recent research explores how gut microbiome imbalances contribute to rheumatoid arthritis, and how dietary interventions could be key to reducing inflammation and improving patient outcomes. Study: ...

Eczema and psoriasis come with similar symptoms and therefore can be easy to confuse. Here's how to differentiate the two.