BIO 120 Unit 7 Discussion Board
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory illness that typically affects the hand, foot, and
wrist joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by a prolonged fever, extreme exhaustion,
swollen and painful joints, and morning stiffness (or stiffness after inactivity). Rheumatoid
arthritis manifests itself in a variety of ways. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition in
which the immune system of the body assaults healthy tissue and, in severe cases, key organs. It
might be difficult to identify since the symptoms are similar to those of other illnesses. Blood
tests to look for an abnormal quantity of a protein called rheumatoid factor in the blood are the
only method to achieve a clear diagnosis. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, for
example, can be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (NSAIDs) as well as disease-modifying
antirheumatic medications (DMARDs).
"About 40% of persons with rheumatoid arthritis also have symptoms that do not involve the
joints. The following areas may be affected: Skin EyesLungsHeartKidneys The salivary glands
Nervous tissue Marrow from the bone The blood vessels" (2021 Mayo Clinic Staff). "Your
human body generally produces antibodies that kill germs and viruses, assisting in the battle
against illness. When you develop rheumatoid arthritis, your immune system delivers antibodies
to the lining of your joints, where they assault the surrounding tissue." " (NHS, 2021) This
sickness is caused by your immune system assaulting your body. There is currently no cure for
rheumatoid arthritis. There is a treatment that is analogous to chemotherapy (cancer treatment). It
is critical for persons with this condition to maintain their health since it can target essential
organs and prove deadly.
