Prognosis of Rheumatoid arthritis
Prognosis of Rheumatoid arthritis: Normal lifespan typical. At least 70% lead an active normal life (usually with medications). ...see also Overview of Rheumatoid arthritis
Prognosis for Rheumatoid arthritis: Although rheumatoid arthritis can have serious effects on
a person's life and well-being, current treatment strategies--including
pain relief and other medications, a balance between rest and exercise,
and patient education and support programs--allow most people with the
disease to lead active and productive lives. (Source: excerpt from Handout on Health Rheumatoid Arthritis: NIAMS)
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With
proper treatment, education, and changes in lifestyle, most women
with rheumatoid arthritis live long and productive lives.
(Source: excerpt from Connective Tissue Diseases: NWHIC)
...see also Overview of Rheumatoid arthritis
Complications:
Complications of Rheumatoid arthritis may include:
Complications of Rheumatoid arthritis from the Diseases Database include:
Source: Diseases Database
See also complications of Rheumatoid arthritis.
Prognosis of Rheumatoid arthritis Discussion
The disease is often mild, but can be
quite severe. For sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis, though, arthritis is
highly variable and difficult to control and can severely deform joints.
Some people become bedridden. Others continue to run marathons.
Furthermore, rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease affecting the
whole body, with the potential to cause weakness, fatigue, loss of
appetite, muscle pain, and weight loss. (Source: excerpt from Arthritis: NWHIC)
Rheumatoid arthritis: Research More
About prognosis:
The 'prognosis' of Rheumatoid arthritis usually refers to the likely outcome
of Rheumatoid arthritis.
The prognosis of Rheumatoid arthritis
may include the duration of Rheumatoid arthritis, chances of complications of Rheumatoid arthritis,
probable outcomes,
prospects for recovery, recovery period for Rheumatoid arthritis, survival rates,
death rates,
and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Rheumatoid arthritis.
Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable.
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