Rheumatoid Arthritis Complications WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Rheumatoid Arthritis Complications
Rheumatoid arthritis can lead to serious complications if it is not treated properly. Inflammation of the blood vessels, inflammation of the heart muscle, and swelling of the heart are all potentially life threatening conditions which may develop as a complication of rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, some rheumatoid arthritis treatments can cause serious side effects.1
Fast Facts:
- Rheumatoid arthritis can damage the joints so severely that an individual is no longer able to care for him or her self.2
- Pleurisy, neurapraxia, Sjogren's syndrome, and Felty's syndrome may all be considered complications of rheumatoid arthritis.3
- If the cervical spine becomes involved with rheumatoid arthritis, the disease can quickly become life-threatening.1
- See how much you know about rheumatoid arthritis by taking this quick quiz.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Rheumatoid Arthritis: Possible Complications
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Rheumatoid Arthritis: Complications
- ↑ FreeMD: Rheumatoid Arthritis Complications
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 11, 2009
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Complications of Rheumatoid Arthritis, RA Complications, Complications of RA
- Last update: Nov. 11, 2009
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