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Rheumatic arthritis (Clinical manifestations/symptoms (Joint pain and…
Rheumatic arthritis
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Nursing management
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Braces,splints and other devices may be used to limit joint use in severe inflammation
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Pathophysiology
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The immune system is then activated to become overactive thus causing excessive secretion of synovial fluid
This results in swelling within the joints and inflamed synovial lining and there is an overgrowth of the synovial lining
The cartilage and the articulating bones are eroded, this usually occurs between the ages of 22-55 and more
Definition
Rheumatic arthritis is referred to an autoimmune disease that causes symmetrical inflammation of the joint,starting with the synovial membrane
Causes
The cause is unknown but the condition is mainly caused by the immune system attacking healthy body tissues