People that have rheumatoid arthritis often also have a high RF However not always. There are also many people with a high rheumatoid factor that never develop rheumatoid arthritis, so unless the person is showing the symptoms of RA it should have no effect.
No not directly. however as part of the disease rheumatoid arthritis a person with this condition can expect a shorter life as a result of the side effects of treatments and the effect of the disease on the body's organs
35Answer:Arthritis, both rheumatoid and osteo-, is often thought of as disease of the later stages of life. Osteoarthritis often strikes in the third and fourth decades of life, rheumatoid in cases peak in the 4th an 5th decade. However juvenile rheumatoid arthritis strikes children below the age of 16. Distribution of age of onset is bimodal (the first peak at 2 years of age and the second at 9 years)
Rheumatoid Arthritis can be diagnosed at any age. Anybody, whether it be a young or old person, is susceptible to this crippling disease. However, it is seen to be more common in women, with symptoms often appearing later in an individual's life.
lots of people have arthritis and lead a perfectly normal life. If you are fit and able you will pass the medicals. However if you develop problems later on you may find that you will face a medical discharge.
People that have rheumatoid arthritis often also have a high RF However not always. There are also many people with a high rheumatoid factor that never develop rheumatoid arthritis, so unless the person is showing the symptoms of RA it should have no effect.
Yes they can and a t any age in their case it is referred to as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and fortunately it often goes away without too much danmage being caused. however for some it is a life sentence.
No not directly. however as part of the disease rheumatoid arthritis a person with this condition can expect a shorter life as a result of the side effects of treatments and the effect of the disease on the body's organs
35Answer:Arthritis, both rheumatoid and osteo-, is often thought of as disease of the later stages of life. Osteoarthritis often strikes in the third and fourth decades of life, rheumatoid in cases peak in the 4th an 5th decade. However juvenile rheumatoid arthritis strikes children below the age of 16. Distribution of age of onset is bimodal (the first peak at 2 years of age and the second at 9 years)
With modern treatments the quality of life for a person with RA can be quite reasonable.
Rheumatoid Arthritis can be diagnosed at any age. Anybody, whether it be a young or old person, is susceptible to this crippling disease. However, it is seen to be more common in women, with symptoms often appearing later in an individual's life.
Rheumatoid arthritis is in itself not a fatal disease, however life expectancy is often a little shorter shorter for people with RA. This does not necessarily apply to all that have RA however as there can be many organs affected, many complications and treatment related side effects can contribute to premature death.Rheumatoid arthritis usually affects the joints, never the less it is a condition that can effect and impact on entire body. Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease that can affect many of the body's organs and normal functions..
lots of people have arthritis and lead a perfectly normal life. If you are fit and able you will pass the medicals. However if you develop problems later on you may find that you will face a medical discharge.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) occurs in every part of the world and across all ethnic groups. According to the Arthritis Foundation, approximately 1.3 million people in the United States have RA - a number that encompasses nearly 1% of the nation's adult population. Almost 70% of people with RA are women. While RA often occurs later in life, it can occur at any age.
Their life expectancy can be slightly reduced both as a result of the disease itself and as a result of the drug needed to keep it under control.
The reason that rheumatoid arthritis develops is not known( often there seem to be genetic connections and it is found more in women then in men. This disease can strike baby's, It would seem however that it can rear its ugly head at any time in life so the older you get the more likely that it shows up.
Most forms of arthritis are found in the joints of the body and are characterized by pain and dysfunction The main forms are inflammatory and non inflammatory arthritisRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. RA can also cause inflammation of the tissue around the joints, and in other organs and tissue in the body. An autoimmune disease is a condition where body's tissues are mistakenly attacked by the body's own immune system. The immune is designed to "seek and destroy" invaders or foreign materials of the body, especially infections. Persons with autoimmune diseases have antibodies in their blood that attack their own body tissue, where they can be associated with inflammation. Because it can affect several organs of the body it is known as a systemic illness and is sometimes called rheumatoid disease. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic illness, meaning it can last for years, patients may experience long periods of time without symptoms. Rheumatoid arthritis is a progressive illness that has the potential to cause joint destruction and functional disability.Osteoarthritis is another very common form of arthritis and this is more likely to come later in life as the result of wear and tear. and sometimes trauma causing joint damage and displacement.Gouty arthritis is another form of arthritis that is the result of the formation of crystals being formed in joints and other parts of the body. this disease tent to be prevalent mainly in men