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Rheumatoid arthritis - Coggle Diagram
Rheumatoid arthritis
Complications
osteoporis
rhuematoid nodules
dry eyes/mouth
infections
due to disease
medications
abnormal body compisition
fat to lean mass percent is greater
even in normal bmi
carpal tunnel syndrome
wrist inflammation
heart problems
harden arteries
harden sac around heart
lungs
scarring
Shortness of breath
lymphoma
risk factors
gender
women are more likely to get it
age
most common in middle age
family history
smoking
may cause it
makes it worse
enviromental
asbestos
silica
first responder at 911
obesity
s/s
joints
tender
warm
swollen
stiffness
morning
period of inactivity
general
fatigue
fever
loss of appetite
40% w/ RA
other organ involvements
skin
eyes
lungs
heart
kidneys
salivary glands
nerve tissue
bone marrow
blood vessels
alternates periods of remission and flare ups
Diagnosis
physical exam of joints
Blood test
elevated ESR
elevated C-reactive protein
rheumatoid factor
Anti-CCP
Imaging
x-ray
to track progression
MRI/ultrasound
severity
Treatments
Medication
nsaids
OTC
advil etc.
stronger stuff can be prescribes
steriods
prednisone
disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs
slow progression
methotrexate
hydroxychloroquine
leflunomide
sulfasalazine
surgery
synovectomy
tendon repair
joint fussion
total joint replacement
at home
exercise regularly
tai chi
apply heat or cold
relax
fish oil
may reduce stiffness and pain
Causes
autoimmune
body attaks synovium
membrane lining the joints
leads to damage bone and cartilage
tendon and ligaments lose shape and function