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What is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Rheumatoid Arthritis refers to a chronic inflammatory disorder, which can affect the joints and even more than just the joints only. In several patients suffering from the health condition, the disease can affect a wide variety of body systems including lungs, eyes, blood vessels, heart, and skin. Rheumatoid generally occurs when a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own body tissues. And the inflammation associated with the disease can damage the body’s other parts also. Also Read: Arthritis : Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis The common symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis include: 1. Swollen, or tender joints 2. Fever, fatigue, and appetite loss 3. Eyes 4. Skin 5. Heart 6. Lungs and more When do you need to see a doctor? If you experience persistent discomfort or swelling in the joints then you gotta see your medical doctor immediately. Also Read: Severe Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Fibromyalgia: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

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  Fibromyalgia   Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes people to feel pain in the muscles all over their bodies. People with fibromyalgia also have "tender points," places on their bodies that hurt when they are touched. The causes of fibromyalgia are not correctly known in medicine. Treatment is based upon Pain relieving Medicines, improving sleep, or even mood elevator drugs. Exercises and stretches under guidance help. Meditation and relaxation techniques help. A Good Physiotherapist can also help learn the above. To read more about Fibromyalgia click here Symptoms The symptoms of fibromyalgia can vary from mild to severe. The most common symptoms are: increased sensitivity to pain due to a decreased pain threshold increased responsiveness to sensory stimuli such as heat, cold, light, and smell extreme fatigue (tiredness) problems with memory and concentration (fibro fog) problems with sleep. Less common symptoms may include: irritable bowel syndrome irritable or overac