Rheumatoid Arthritis

Overview

RA is a chronic autoimmune disease causing symmetric polyarthritis and systemic inflammation.

Symptoms

• •Morning stiffness >1h
• •Symmetrical joint swelling
• •Fatigue
• •Nodules

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓ACR/EULAR 2010
• ✓RF, anti-CCP
• ✓CRP/ESR
• ✓X-ray (erosions)

Treatments

• →MTX
• →Biologics (adalimumab)
• →JAK inhibitors
• →Steroids (bridge)

Risk Factors