Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Kansas City, MO
In terms of joint diseases that are chronic, painful, and debilitating, rheumatoid arthritis is one of the worst. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory, autoimmune disease where your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in your body, thinking that they’re infectious invaders. This will result in painful inflammation in the affected part or parts of the body.
Rheumatoid arthritis can affect a single joint, or it can be widespread throughout your body. The main areas of impact are the hands, feet, wrists, and knees. Depending on where it’s affecting you, RA can also cause chronic tissue damage and deform certain parts of your body. It can also cause damage to surrounding organs such as the lungs, heart, or eyes.
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Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an up and down condition in that there are times when symptoms are more severe and less severe. However, they can include any of the following
- Aches and pains in the affected joints
- Stiffness, tenderness, and swelling in the affected joints
- Unexplained weight loss
- Fever and fatigue
- Joint and muscle weakness
Causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system attacks healthy cells in the body and breaks them down. Your system mistakes these cells for foreign invaders and thinks it’s protecting the body. Exactly what causes your immune system to do this is unknown, but certain factors such as old age, smoking, obesity, and genetic traits increase your chances of getting RA.
Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis
The health professionals at Ortho of KC take a multi-faceted approach to treating rheumatoid arthritis. Medications and self-help strategies that involve exercise, a healthy diet, and maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle are the first treatment options for RA. However, more intense cases of the disease may require surgery such as joint replacement, arthrodesis, and synovectomy.
No matter which treatment method you choose, Ortho of KC is here to help. We will help ease your painful symptoms and get back to the activities you love!
Rheumatoid Arthritis Foot Doctors
If you have any of the symptoms mentioned above, please contact Orthopedic Health of Kansas City and make an appointment with one of our Kansas City ankle and foot specialists. They will perform a complete examination, diagnosing and ultimately treating any problem. From simple physical therapy to complicated surgery, you’re in good hands with Orthopedic Health of Kansas City and we will do what it takes to get you active again.