SYMPTOM GUIDE
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes the body’s immune system to attack the lining of the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness. Over time, it can damage joints and surrounding tissues. Medome helps you understand what’s normal, what’s not, and what to do next.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes the body’s immune system to attack the lining of the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness. Over time, it can damage joints and surrounding tissues. Medome helps you understand what’s normal, what’s not, and what to do next.
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WHAT IT USUALLY MEANS
Joint pain, tenderness, or swelling
Fatigue or low-grade fever
Warmth or redness around joints
Morning stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes
Symmetrical joint involvement (both sides of the body)
Symmetrical joint involvement (both sides of the body)
it can involve the eyes, lungs, heart, and blood vessels if untreated
Common Questions
“Is RA the same as osteoarthritis?”
“Is RA the same as osteoarthritis?”
No, RA is autoimmune and inflammatory; osteoarthritis is wear and tear.
No, RA is autoimmune and inflammatory; osteoarthritis is wear and tear.
“Can RA go into remission?”
“Can RA go into remission?”
Yes, with early and consistent treatment, symptoms can lessen or disappear for periods.
Yes, with early and consistent treatment, symptoms can lessen or disappear for periods.
“Does diet or stress affect RA?”
“Does diet or stress affect RA?”
Both can influence flares—anti-inflammatory diets and stress management may help.
Both can influence flares—anti-inflammatory diets and stress management may help.
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When to Seek Attention
Seek medical help if you experience any of the following:
Seek medical help if you experience any of the following:
Persistent joint pain or stiffness lasting more than a few weeks
Persistent joint pain or stiffness lasting more than a few weeks
Difficulty using hands, wrists, or knees due to pain or swelling
Difficulty using hands, wrists, or knees due to pain or swelling
New or worsening fatigue with unexplained inflammation markers
New or worsening fatigue with unexplained inflammation markers
Noticeable joint deformity or loss of motion
Noticeable joint deformity or loss of motion
Fever, chills, and signs of infection
Fever, chills, and signs of infection
Chest pain or pain when breathing
Chest pain or pain when breathing
Medome is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical decisions.
Medome is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical decisions.
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Critical details get missed when your health information is scattered. Medome connects the dots across your complete record.
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Get In Touch
Email: service@medome.ai
Phone: (617) 319-6434
This is Dr. Steven Charlap's cell. Please text him first, explaining who you are and how he can help you. Use WhatsApp outside the US.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00AM - 9:00PM ET