Apr 9, 2025 · Rheumatoid arthritis can cause joint pain and swelling. As the tissue that lines the joints, called synovial membrane, becomes inflamed and gets thicker, fluid builds up. As a result, joints can …

Learn more about RA and how to treat it. Updated Oct, 15, 2021. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes joint inflammation and pain. It happens when the immune system doesn’t work properly and attacks the …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (ongoing) autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the lining of your joints (synovium). It most commonly affects the joints in your fingers, …

May 8, 2024 · Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune arthritis where your body’s immune system attacks its own tissue, including joints and internal organs, causing pain and swelling.

Jan 25, 2024 · Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. There’s no cure for RA, but you can manage and treat it with medicines and lifestyle changes. It’s best to …

Jun 28, 2023 · Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that causes inflammation around the body and commonly presents with pain in the joints. Untreated, RA can cause severe damage to the joints …

Most people who have RA take medications. Studies show that early treatment with combinations of medications, instead of one medication alone, may be more effective in decreasing or preventing …

Sep 4, 2025 · Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) requires a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. Learn how to reduce inflammation with early or advanced RA.

Jan 3, 2026 · RA is an autoimmune disease, and the most common type of autoimmune arthritis. Around 1.5 million people in the US have RA, and nearly 3 times as many women have the disease as men.

Apr 30, 2024 · RA can be painful and interfere with your ability to carry out daily activities. There is no cure for RA, but treatments such as medication, physical therapy, lifestyle changes, and surgery can …