1. Rheumatoid arthritis
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2. The Brief History of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints. It typically results in warm, swollen, and painful joints. Pain and stiffness often worsen following rest. Most commonly, the wrist and hands are involved, with the same joints typically involved on both sides of the body.
Rheumatoid arthritis appears to some to have been depicted in 16th century paintings. This was seen mostly in paintings of hands deformed with the disease. The art of Peter Paul Rubens may possibly depict the effects of rheumatoid arthritis. Remains of a herd of Iguanodons, small (three-ton) dinosaurs, around 85,000,000 BC,were found in Brussels, Belgium. From their remains, we find that they had ankle osteoarthritis (OA). This is a rare phenomenon, since not many dinosaurs show symptoms of primary OA, but many show symptoms of secondary OA from injuries or congenital defects.The history of rheumatoid arthritis can be traced as far back as BC. The symptoms were first noted from the skeletal remains of Native Americans found in Tennessee. Such symptoms bore strong similarities to that of Rheumatoid Arthritis that we know today.

3. Age group, gender, cultural group most affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Your sex. Women are more likely than men to develop rheumatoid arthritis.
Age. Rheumatoid arthritis can occur at any age, but it most commonly begins between the ages of 40 and 60.
Family history. If a member of your family has rheumatoid arthritis, you may have an increased risk of the disease.
Smoking. Cigarette smoking increases your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, particularly if you have a genetic predisposition for developing the disease. Smoking also appears to be associated with greater disease severity.
Environmental exposures. Although uncertain and poorly understood, some exposures such as asbestos or silica may increase the risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis. Emergency workers exposed to dust from the collapse of the World Trade Center are at higher risk of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Obesity. People who are overweight or obese appear to be at somewhat higher risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, especially in women diagnosed with the disease when they were 55 or younger.

4. Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may include:
Tender, warm, swollen joints
Joint stiffness that is usually worse in the mornings and after inactivity
Fatigue, fever and weight loss

5. How Rheumatoid Arthritis affects the body.
Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system attacks the synovium — the lining of the membranes that surround your joints. This also means it makes your joints harder to move. The inflammation that characterizes RA can impact organs and systems too. Painful, swollen knees or fingers are impossible to ignore. Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease, meaning it can affect many parts of the body.

6. Causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system attacks the synovium — the lining of the membranes that surround your joints.The resulting inflammation thickens the synovium, which can eventually destroy the cartilage and bone within the joint.The tendons and ligaments that hold the joint together weaken and stretch. Gradually, the joint loses its shape and alignment.Doctors don't know what starts this process, although a genetic component appears likely. While your genes don't actually cause rheumatoid arthritis, they can make you more susceptible to environmental factors — such as infection with certain viruses and bacteria — that may trigger the disease.

7. Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
The main treatment for rheumatoid arthritis are to control inflammation , relieve pain, and reduce disability associated with RA..
Treatment usually includes medications, occupational or physical therapy, and regular exercise . Some people need surgery to correct joint damage. Early, aggressive treatment is key to good results. And with today’s treatments, joint damage can be slowed or stopped in many cases.

8. Prevention of the Rheumatoid Arthritis
You can prevent this disease in many ways for example you can eat differently or you can get treated for it. Here are the steps
Get treated early. Much of the damage that eventually becomes serious starts soon after you learn you have it
See your doctor often
Exercise
Rest when you need to
Use a cane in the hand opposite a painful hip or knee
If you smoke, quit

9. How Rheumatoid Arthritis affects a person’s daily life
Walking
Climbing stairs
Kneeling
Good grooming
Hygiene
Gripping fingers
Ability to reach
Cleaning and house work
Eating
Arthritis medications and other arthritis treatments can reduce symptoms which interfere with mobility. Climbing stairs is a normal activity which is often taken for granted. Many common daily activities require some degree of kneeling. Everyone likes to look their best. Men who are clean-shaved or who have neatly near trimmed beards or mustaches and women with perfect hairdos make looking good seem effortless. For people with arthritis, a simple thing like brushing hair can cause great pain and other grooming tasks which require manual dexterity can be a challenge. Also getting dressed can be hard because one might start to ache when moving joints a lot.

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