Overview
RA is a chronic autoimmune disease causing symmetric polyarthritis and systemic inflammation.
Symptoms
- •Morning stiffness >1h
- •Symmetrical joint swelling
- •Fatigue
- •Nodules
Diagnosis
- ✓ACR/EULAR 2010
- ✓RF, anti-CCP
- ✓CRP/ESR
- ✓X-ray (erosions)
Treatments
- →MTX
- →Biologics (adalimumab)
- →JAK inhibitors
- →Steroids (bridge)
Risk Factors
⚠️Smoking
⚠️HLA-DR4
⚠️Family history
⚠️Obesity
Key Facts
- ℹ️1% prevalence
- ℹ️Female:male 3:1
ICD-10: M05-M06 | Prevalence: yaygın
Last updated: 11/9/2025