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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
BRIA POWELL AND DAVID GIBSON
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
ANATOMY Attacks membranes and tissues that
surround joints, organs, body systems, and the eyes.
CAUSES UnknownPossible Causes: genetic and environmental factors bacteria or viruses female hormones smoking
TREATMENT Types:Relieve SymptomsReduce Inflammation: CelebrexModify the Disease or Put it in Remission: Rheumatrex Physical Activity(Therapy) Surgery
RECOVERY No specific recovery time On treatment entire life
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