RA

Question 1

What is rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 1

A type of arthritis where your immune system attacks the tissue lining the joints on both sides of your body, it is a chronic autoimmune disease

Question 2

Describe the mechanism of damage for RA

Answer 2

The inner membrane covering your joints becomes sore and inflamed, releasing cytokines that can damage nearby areas

Question 3

What 4 areas of the body can be damaged by cytokines

Answer 3

-bones
-cartilage
-tendons
-ligaments

Question 4

5 symptoms of RA

Answer 4

-pain
-stiffness
-swelling, warm redness
-tiredness, lack of energy
-sweating

Question 5

What are 2 complications of RA

Answer 5

-carpel tunnel syndrome (compression of nerves in the wrist)

-systemic inflammation to the lungs, heart, eyes and blood vessels that can lead to other complications