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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
BRIA POWELL AND DAVID GIBSON
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WHAT IS IT? Inflammatory arthritis and an
autoimmune disease Immune system attacks the body’s own
tissues Fluid builds up in the joints, causing pain
that’s systemic
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ANATOMY Attacks membranes and tissues that
surround joints, organs, body systems, and the eyes.
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CAUSES UnknownPossible Causes: genetic and environmental factors bacteria or viruses female hormones smoking
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TREATMENT Types:Relieve SymptomsReduce Inflammation: CelebrexModify the Disease or Put it in Remission: Rheumatrex Physical Activity(Therapy) Surgery
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RECOVERY No specific recovery time On treatment entire life