Rheumatoid arthritis

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Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting various joints. It typically results in warm, swollen, and painful joints. Pain and stiffness often worsen following rest.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 1100
Department: Orthopaedy

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Fatigue 50
Fever 50
Weight loss 60
Pain 80
Elevated CRP 60
Redness of skin 70
Swelling joints 70
Stiffness of the joints 50
Stiffness of the knee 50
Stiffness of the hip 50
Walking problems 60
Anemia 60
Rheumatoid factor 100

Complications[edit | edit source]

Symptom Probability
Osteoporosis 30

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Temperature measurement
  • Physical examination
  • CRP
  • Blood draw
  • Serologic sampling
  • Differential diagnosis

If complications occur:

  • CT

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment

Additional treatments: