The same way as it does an adult. RA is an inflammatory disease that is usually starts to show up i the joints. and like it does in adults it will start to destroy cartilage which in turn will lead to chemicals being produced that will lead to more damage to tendons ligaments and bone, RA can also damage many other parts of the body including the brain lungs eyes heart and vascular/ arterial systems.
Inflamatory arthritis like rheumatoid can.
RA is not known to have a direct affect on kidneys, however some the drugs used in the treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis are likely to bring about kidney problems unless they are monitored carefully.
No, Rheumatoid arthritis is not contagious.
Rheumatoid arthritis for example will totly destroy it over time if it is not kept under controll
Rheumatoid arthritis is not a hereditary condition. While it is not passed down parents, certain genes that make you more susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis are.
No, Milwaukee shoulder is not a type of rheumatoid arthritis.
Yes. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) can appear in kids that young.
Arthritis comes in over a hundred different forms. However when referring to rheumatoid arthritis a blood test is done the checks for rheumatoid factor (RF). In about 70to 80% of cases rheumatoid arthritis will be accompanied by a positive RF. However in the rest of the cases where all indicators point to Rheumatoid arthritis and where no RF is found it is referred to a seronegative rheumatoid arthritis.
It is not unusual for Anemia or "low blood" to accompany rheumatoid arthritis. Anemia indicates a low number of red blood cells and that these cells are low in hemoglobin, the substance that carries oxygen through the body. A low white blood cell count (leukopenia) can occur as a result of Felty's syndrome which is a complication of rheumatoid arthritis that is also characterized by enlargement of the spleen.
Rheumatoid arthritis in the toes Forefoot problems such as hammer toes, claw toes, mallet toes, and bunions often develop as a result of arthritis, particularly rheumatoid arthritis.
Yes you can, This is called Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis and even baby's can have serious problems with it.
Rheumatoid arthritis results from the inflammation of the synovial membranes.