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1 RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS RA Inson lou

2 Epidemiology Symptoms signs Labs Diagnosis Treatment

3 Epidemiology Unknown

4 Epidemiology Immune System - an autoimmune disease Gender – Women:men 2-3:1 Genetics Infection

5 Symptoms signs Joint - pain, warmth, stiffness, redness, deformities. it can start in any joint, but also start in wrist, finger, knee, elbow, toe, ankle, back, or neck. often on both sides of the body

6 Symptoms - other Fatigue General discomfort, uneasiness, or malaise Loss of appetite Low-grade fever Round, painless nodules under the skin Skin redness or inflammation Paleness Swollen glands Eye burning, itching, and discharge Numbness or tingling

7 Labs RF ESR X-ray ANA Synovial fluid ( ) analysis / biopsy

8 Osteopenia Cartilage deformity Bone erosion

9 Diagnosis – 1987 revised criteria for the classification of rheumatoid arthritis (>= 4 item) Morning stiffness of the joint >1h,>6w Arthritis of 3 of more joint >6w Arthritis of wrist, metacarpophalangeal joint,( ) or proximal interphalangeal joint. ( ) >6w Symmetric arthritis >6w Rheumatoid nodules Rf (+) Radiographic changes

10 Treatment- general menage Education Rest / Exercise Diet

11 Treatment- Drugs NSAID Corticosteroid

12 Disease – modifying antirheumatic drugs DMARDs Methotrexate Antimalarial drugs Penicillamine,Sulfasalazine.Cyclosporine,Azathioprine, Gold

13 Methotrexate How to use CBC Kidney function test Liver function test Folic acid

14 Surgery Ensure pt. to maintain function.

15 Conclusion

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17 Overview Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation of the joints. It can lead to long-term joint damage, resulting in chronic pain, loss of function and disability.


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