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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease characterized by painful, swollen and stiff small joints of the hands and feet, particularly in women ages 30 and up. It presents with symmetrical polyarthritis that does not affect the distal interphalangeal joints, and symptoms are typically worse in the morning. If left untreated, it can lead to joint damage, deformity, and disability over time. Common tests include rheumatoid factor, anti-CCP antibodies, elevated ESR and CRP. Treatment invo
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- David Hosam
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