Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammation of joints. It is an autoimmune disease. This inflammation can cause joint deformity up to disability. Part of your movement ability will be lost due to joint pain and wearing. This disease can also systematically affect tissues other than joints, including skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs and muscles. Drugs for rheumatoid arthritis can be divided into anti-rheumatoid drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers. Seriously damaged joints can be surgically replaced.
How is Rheumatoid arthritis treated in practice?