RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

BRIA POWELL AND DAVID GIBSON

WHAT IS IT? Inflammatory arthritis and an

autoimmune disease Immune system attacks the body’s own

tissues Fluid builds up in the joints, causing pain

that’s systemic

ANATOMY Attacks membranes and tissues that

surround joints, organs, body systems, and the eyes.

CAUSES UnknownPossible Causes: genetic and environmental factors bacteria or viruses female hormones smoking

TREATMENT Types:Relieve SymptomsReduce Inflammation: CelebrexModify the Disease or Put it in Remission: Rheumatrex Physical Activity(Therapy) Surgery

RECOVERY No specific recovery time On treatment entire life