Rheumatoid Arthritis
Q. How does it differ from osteoarthritis?
A.
Pain in the end joints of the fingers points first to osteoarthritis, and pain in the middle joints to rheumatoid. Morning stiffness lasting over an hour is another clue.
📝 Detailed Answer
The two conditions hurt in different places.
- Osteoarthritis — pain in the end joints of the fingers
- Rheumatoid arthritis — pain in the middle joints of the fingers, with a stiff feeling in the morning that lasts about an hour
Rheumatoid arthritis arises from a disorder of the immune system, and links with smoking and with periodontitis are also reported. It is more common in women.
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