Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis

As living conditions improve, people pay more attention to their physical health, and most people generally have a comprehensive physical examination every year. Some friends said that they found out that they had rheumatoid arthritis during a comprehensive examination. They were very surprised and asked what rheumatoid arthritis is. In addition, what are the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis? How can we cure rheumatoid arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic disease of unknown etiology, characterized by inflammatory synovitis and polyarticular, invasive joint inflammation of the small joints of the hands and feet. Its onset may be related to genetics, infection, sex hormones, etc. Let's learn about its symptoms together!

What are the clinical manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis?

Insidious onset leads to symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis: About 60%-0% of patients have an insidious and slow onset, and the initial symptoms may be general discomfort, fatigue, low fever, and loss of appetite. After several weeks to months, symmetrical joint swelling and pain, movement disorders and morning stiffness appear. This is different from the migratory nature of rheumatoid arthritis, in which arthritis symptoms often subside in one joint before recurring in another joint. Muscle atrophy and muscle weakness around inflamed joints.

Intermediate onset causes rheumatoid arthritis symptoms: About 15% to 20% of patients have an onset speed and severity between the above two forms. They experience joint redness, swelling, heat, pain, and movement disorders within a few days to a few weeks after the onset of the disease. The systemic symptoms are also more obvious than those of the insidious onset.

Relapsing onset leads to symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis: acute intermittent arthritis at the beginning of the disease, affecting 1-2 joints, local swelling and pain accompanied by erythema. The joint swelling does not subside after repeated attacks. Joint swelling subsides, joint pain becomes more severe and less severe, and joint inflammation comes and goes, lingering for months. If it cannot be controlled or cured, it will eventually lead to disability.

It is important for people with rheumatoid arthritis to stay in good spirits. The occurrence and development of disease are closely related to a person's mental state. Keeping a happy spirit is also an aspect of preventing rheumatoid arthritis. Don't be too excited or depressed for a long time. We should be good at controlling negative emotions, be open-minded, live happily, and thus keep our body healthy. Maintaining a normal mental state is important for maintaining the body's normal immune function.

We have learned about the symptoms of various types of rheumatoid arthritis, and at the same time, we have told everyone that a happy mental state is very important in the face of disease. Therefore, friends with rheumatoid arthritis should not worry too much, but should have a correct attitude towards the disease, build up good confidence, actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment, and strive to get rid of the disease as soon as possible.