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How Does TNF Cause Inflammation?

If you have an immune system disease like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you may have heard your doctor use the term TNF. Your system gets flooded with...

Hip Rheumatoid Arthritis

Although RA is most commonly associated with joints of the hands and wrists, it can also affect larger joints, such as the hips, knees, and shoulde...

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Symptoms and Complications

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms are different for each person who has this long-term disease. Your doctor will test for this as part of your RA ...

When RA Affects Your Hands and Fingers

It helps to use hand or finger splints to ease pressure if your RA flares up. Learn about more hand and finger exercises you can do for RA. Put an ...

Diagnosing Juvenile Arthritis

Juvenile arthritis is a disease in which there is inflammation (swelling) of the synovium in children aged 16 or younger.

Polyarteritis Nodosa

Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a rare disease that makes your blood vessels swell. PAN is an autoimmune disease. It can affect the blood vessels tha...

Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis -- Treatment

The main treatment goals with rheumatoid arthritis are to control inflammation, ease pain, and reduce disability linked to RA. Strategies include d...

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Causes and Risk Factors

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) happens when your body’s defenses -- your immune system -- target the synovium, a thin layer of tissue that lines your jo...

Steroids to Treat Arthritis

When inflammation threatens to damage critical body organs, steroids can be organ saving and, in many instances, life-saving. Injecting steroids in...

Rheumatologists: what They Do, and what to Expect

Your primary care doctor can refer you to a rheumatologist. One of the first questions the doctor will ask is, 'What brings you here?' This is your...

Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Guide

Today, doctors know that an aggressive approach is often more effective; it will result in fewer symptoms, better function, less joint damage, and ...

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Complications

When you think of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you might think of stiff, painful joints. Other types of skin problems related to RA may appear, so al...