eMedicine: Rheumatoid Arthritis - Dr. Randall King explains the symptoms and treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.

eMedicine: Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Dr. Randall King explains the symptoms and treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.

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	Arthritis, Rheumatoid - Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease of undetermined etiology involving primarily the synovial membranes and articular structures of multiple joints. The disease is often progressive and results in pain, stiffness, and swelling of joints. In late stages deformity and ankylosis ...
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