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Rheumatoid arthritis - Coggle Diagram
Rheumatoid arthritis
Treatment
Combination medicines
Methotrexate + sulphasalazine + hydroxychloroquine
Folic acid as support
Most common medical treatment
Glucocorticoid at the beginning
Biopharmaceutical or JAK-inhibitor
If methotrexate doesn't fit
Follow-ups for three months
Assessment
Aim: symptomless and normal life
Beginning the medication early is important
Enough vitamin D and calcium
Prevalence
More common among women
0,8 % of adults in Finland
Usually +60 yo
Can start at any age
Signs and symptoms
Stiff and tender joints
Usually in fingers or toes
Most severe in the mornings
Swelling
Can be varying
Risk factors
Smoking
Heredity (partially)
Risk groups
People who smoke
Elderly people (partially)
Prognosis
Life expectancy has improved
Effective medication
Rehabilitation
Most common inflammatory rheumatic disease
Long-lasting