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Joint pain
Fatigue
Swollen joints in fingers
Joint inflammation
Hip joint pain
Big toe joint pain
Joint pain and stiffness all over body
Pain in both hands
Ankle pain and swelling without injury
Knee inflammation
Stiff joints
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What is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
A chronic inflammatory disease where the body's immune system attacks multiple joints, most commonly in the hands and feet. The cause and trigger is unknown.
Typical Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Whole body pain
- Warm hands and feet
- Taking steroids
- Small lumps (pea to bean size) on elbows, head, or buttocks
- Finger pain
- Pain in finger joints
- Knee pain
- Moving the arm / shoulder worsens the pain
Diagnostic Questions for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have pain all over your body?
- Do you have warm hands and feet?
- Are you currently taking steroids?
- Do you feel small lumps on your elbows, head, or buttocks (pea to bean size)?
- Are you experiencing pain in your finger?
Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Treatment aims to reduce inflammation and long-term joint damage. Patients may be prescribed immune-suppressing medications and anti-inflammatory medications for pain. Physical exercise is also important for maintaining muscle strength and joint mobility. Smoking cessation and attention to diet are recommended.
Reviewed By:
Kenji Taylor, MD, MSc (Family Medicine, Primary Care)
Dr. Taylor is a Japanese-African American physician who grew up and was educated in the United States but spent a considerable amount of time in Japan as a college student, working professional and now father of three. After graduating from Brown, he worked in finance first before attending medical school at Penn. He then completed a fellowship with the Centers for Disease Control before going on to specialize in Family and Community Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) where he was also a chief resident. After a faculty position at Stanford, he moved with his family to Japan where he continues to see families on a military base outside of Tokyo, teach Japanese residents and serve remotely as a medical director for Roots Community Health Center. He also enjoys editing and writing podcast summaries for Hippo Education.
Kaito Nakamura, MD (Rheumatology)
Dr. Nakamura is a rheumatologist who has practiced in the Ota Nishinouchi Hospital attached to Ota General Hospital, National Health Insurance Matsudo City Hospital, Chiba University Hospital, and the National Health Insurance Asahi Central Hospital.
Content updated on Feb 19, 2025
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