Difference Between Rheumatoid and Rheumatism

There are many differences between rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatism, but most people are not very clear about this. If you want to know the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatism, first of all, you should have a deep understanding of these two diseases. Although rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatism are only one letter apart, they are two completely different common diseases in the human body. Moreover, the pathogenesis of these two diseases is different, and of course the symptoms are also different.

Rheumatoid disease is actually the abbreviation of rheumatoid arthritis. The incidence of this disease in humans is still very high, and the cause of rheumatoid arthritis is not clear. It is a chronic disease of the human body system; and rheumatism is the abbreviation of rheumatoid arthritis, which is mainly an autoimmune disease. So let’s talk specifically about the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatism.

Difference Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

1. Different incidence: The onset age of rheumatoid arthritis is mostly between 9 and 17 years old, with a similar ratio of males to females. Rheumatoid arthritis is more common in middle-aged women.

2Different causes: Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by streptococcal infection, while rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease of the synovium caused by various reasons.

3. Different symptoms: Rheumatoid arthritis often affects large joints (knees, elbows, etc.) and does not cause joint deformities. There are also symptoms of annular erythema, chorea, and carditis. Rheumatoid arthritis often affects small joints (especially the metacarpophalangeal joints, proximal interphalangeal joints, and wrist joints), as well as other large and small joints, often causing joint deformities in the late stages. Rheumatoid nodules and visceral lesions of the heart, lungs, kidneys, peripheral nerves, and eyes may also occur.

4. Different laboratory tests: Rheumatoid arthritis has high anti-O, rheumatoid arthritis often has high rheumatoid factor, and CCP and AKA will be positive.

5. Different treatments: The main treatment for rheumatoid arthritis is to eliminate streptococcal infection, while related treatments are also provided for joint pain, carditis, etc. The goal of rheumatoid arthritis is to prevent joint destruction, protect joint function, and maximize the patient's quality of life. Use slow-acting antirheumatic drugs as early as possible. During joint pain and swelling, apply Chinese medicine externally to control pain and other symptoms. Provide relevant treatment when visceral complications occur.

6Different prognosis: No joint deformation remains after treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Joint deformities may occur in the late stages of rheumatoid arthritis.

Therefore, through self-study of the above article, most people must now have a great understanding of the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatism. And through understanding, everyone should have discovered that the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatism is generally reflected in: different onset conditions, different symptoms, different treatment methods, etc. Therefore, in the future life, we must accurately distinguish between rheumatism and rheumatism.