What Is Rheumatic Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease, affects joints and other areas of the body. The cause is unknown, and there is no cure. It causes pain and damage to the joints. Remission can occur for long periods of time. However, flareups are common and range in severity. Treatments options vary from rest, exercise, medications and/or surgery. The earlier the disease is diagnosed and treatment begins, the better the long term outcome.
