What Is an Autoimmune Disease?
2. Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis is a fairly common condition that tends to affect people when they get older. There are different types of condition and perhaps the most common is osteoarthritis. This happens when the patient’s joints become worn down over time. Another type of arthritis is rheumatoid arthritis, and this is a type of autoimmune condition.
Rheumatoid arthritis happens when the immune system attacks the patient’s joints. This results in symptoms like inflammation, pain, and stiffness in the joints. Unlike osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis is not dependent on the joint being worn over time. For this reason, it is more likely to affect younger people as well as older people.
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