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Rheumatoid Arthritis - Coggle Diagram
Rheumatoid Arthritis
manifestations
redness, warmth, swelling, pain (inflammation) :fire:
pain/stiffness worse in mornings
IN MORE THAN 1 JOINT
symmetrical
60% of patients who do not enter remission will be disabled in 10 yrs.
fever, fatigue
joint deformity
anemia
any organ may be affected (lungs, eyes, heart)
risk factors
female :girl::skin-tone-2:
age 35-50
genetic predisposition
growing up in a smoking household
breastfeeding DECREASES risk
diagnosis
diagnosed by doctor(s)
X-ray/MRI
blood tests
rheumatoid factor
anti-CCP
ESR
CRP
arthrocentesis
possible causes
genetics w/ viral trigger
smoker
really unknown
Treatments
surgery
synovectomy
arthrodesis
arthroplasty
pharm
DMARDS
steroids
NSAIDS
non-pharm
pt/ot
rest/exercise
plasmapheresis/radiation
pathophysiology
autoimmune
destruction/inflammation of synovial membranes
swelling
reduced vascular flow
further tissue destruction
thick layers of granulation tissue form (pannus)
digests cartilage
releases cytokines
joints replaced with fused scar
increased risk for heart disease and diabetes