Types of Rheumatoid arthritis
Types of Rheumatoid arthritis
There are two types of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Rheumatic arthritis is caused by a generalized inflammatory process, believed to be an abnormal immune response or autoimmune response. Rheumatoid arthritis attacks the joints with inflammation that causes pain, stiffness, limited movement and the eventual destruction of the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis can also affect blood vessels and other organs. In contrast, in osteoarthritis, joint pain and damage are due to a localized repeated injury and general wear and tear on the joint. There is no underlying generalized inflammatory process, and osteoarthritis does not affect other organs in the body.
Rheumatoid arthritis: Types list
The list of types of Rheumatoid arthritis mentioned in various sources includes:
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) - when RA occurs in those under 16
- Pauciarticular JRA - most common form of JRA (about 50%); involving 4 or less joints; usually large joints (e.g. knees); most commonly found in girls under 8.
- Polyarticular JRA - about 30% of JRA cases; more than 4 joints; often small joints; often symmetrical.
- Systemic JRA - about 20% of JRA; also called Still's disease;
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Rheumatoid arthritis: Rare Types
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