How to Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on How to Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Early signs of rheumatoid arthritis are fatigue, occasional fevers, malaise, and a decreased appetite.1 Later symptoms include joint pain and swelling, red and puffy hands, and morning stiffness. These symptoms often affect smaller joints first.2
Fast Facts:
- Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis often appear gradually, though in some people they happen quickly.3
- Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms may prevent the sufferer from engaging in normal activities.3
- Rheumatoid arthritis usually affects the hands, wrists, elbows, knees, ankles, and/or feet.3
- If you think you have symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, this simple OranizedWisdom quiz can help you determine whether or not you may have this condition.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ eMedTV: Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 eMedicineHealth: Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
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- Last update: Nov. 10, 2009
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: How to Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of RA, Recognizing the signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Recognizing the Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis, How to Recognize the Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis, How to Recognize the Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis, How to Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of Reumatoid Arthritis
- Last update: Nov. 10, 2009
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