Deformation of fingers because of RA

salomon · Newbie Joined: 05 Dec 2005 Posts: 3

Hello, folks. My friend was diagnosed RA. I know that this is a very serious disease and that it cannot be cured. My friend has deformation of fingers because of RA. I would like to know something more about this. I would appreciate all your replies. Thank you in advance. Bye!

biron · Newbie Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Posts: 3

Hello. Rheumatoid arthritis is indeed a serious disease. It belongs to a group of autoimmune diseases. The body’s immune system attacks its own structures and molecules. In RA case, the synovial, a part of every joint is under attack. First, joints are swollen, red, warm and painful. These changes are usually symmetric. After a long period of disease, the joint becomes to get deformed. They have a characteristic look with crooked fingers. I hope this helps. Bye!

Deformation of fingers because of RA

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