Rheumatoid arthritis - NHS
...Read about rheumatoid arthritis, a long-term condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints....
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/
Rheumatoid arthritis - Symptoms - NHS
...Rheumatoid arthritis mainly affects the joints, although it can cause problems in other parts of the body too....
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/symptoms/
Rheumatoid arthritis - Treatment - NHS
...Read about treating rheumatoid arthritis. Treatment can help reduce inflammation in the joints, relieve pain and prevent or slow joint damage....
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/treatment/
Rheumatoid arthritis - Diagnosis - NHS
...Read about diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis. It can be difficult to diagnose because many conditions cause joint stiffness and inflammation....
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/diagnosis/
Rheumatoid arthritis - Causes - NHS
...Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition, which means it's caused by the immune system attacking healthy body tissue. However, it's not yet known what triggers this. Your immune system normally makes antibodies that attack bacteria and viruses, helping to fight infection. If you have rheumatoid arthritis, your immune system mistakenly sends antibodies to the lining of your joints, where ......
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/causes/
Rheumatoid arthritis - Complications - NHS
...Read about complications of rheumatoid arthritis. Having rheumatoid arthritis can put you at a higher risk of developing other conditions....
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/complications/
Rheumatoid arthritis - Living with - NHS
...Read about living with rheumatoid arthritis. It can be life-changing and you may need long-term treatment to control your symptoms and reduce joint damage....
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/living-with/
Arthritis - NHS
...Find out about arthritis, including the main types of arthritis, symptoms, treatments, self-care and when to get medical help....
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/arthritis/
NHS 111 Wales - Health A-Z : Rheumatoid arthritis
...Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. The symptoms usually affect the hands, feet and wrists....
https://111.wales.nhs.uk/rheumatoidarthritis/
Management of rheumatoid arthritis - North & East
...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting approximately 1% of the population, characterised by symmetric, usually erosive, arthritis of the synovial joints and variable extra-articular features....
https://northeast.devonformularyguidance.nhs.uk/formulary/chapters/10-musculoskeletal-joint-diseases/rheumatoid-arthritis