Apr 9, 2025 · Rheumatoid arthritis is an ongoing, called chronic, condition that causes pain, swelling and irritation, called inflammation, in the joints. But it also can damage other parts of …

Nov 6, 2024 · What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (ongoing) autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the lining of your joints …

Jan 25, 2024 · Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. There’s no cure for RA, but you can manage and treat it with medicines and lifestyle changes. It’s best …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease that mostly affects joints. RA occurs when the immune system, which normally helps protect the body from infection and …

Sep 13, 2025 · What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints. RA is an autoimmune disease. Although it is …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term (chronic) disease that causes inflammation of the joints. The inflammation can be so severe that it affects how the joints and other parts of the body …

Jun 28, 2023 · Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that causes inflammation around the body and commonly presents with pain in the joints. Untreated, RA can cause severe damage …

Mar 1, 2025 · Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease, meaning the immune system mistakenly attacks normal tissues, provoking inflammation that causes swelling and pain in the …

In RA, your body’s immune system begins to react against its own tissues, causing significant inflammation in your joints and various other organs. This can cause joint pain, stiffness, …

Jul 16, 2025 · Symptoms of RA include joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. People can manage RA through medications, therapy, and self-care strategies. Diagnosis usually involves physical …