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Complications. Rheumatoid arthritis can put you at a higher risk of developing other conditions, particularly if it's not well controlled. Some of these conditions are described below. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition in people with rheumatoid arthritis.
This article summarizes the serious complications of RA, focusing on its incidence, pathogenesis, clinical features, and treatment methods, aiming to provide a reference for clinicians to better manage the complications of RA. Keywords: rheumatoid arthritis, complications, incidence, treatment, prospects.
Possible complications include: carpal tunnel syndrome; inflammation of other areas of the body (such as the lungs, heart and eyes) an increased risk of heart attack and stroke; Making sure that rheumatoid arthritis is well controlled can help to reduce your risk of these complications. Find out more about complications of rheumatoid arthritis.
11 lip 2018 · Recommendations. 1.1 Referral, diagnosis and investigations. 1.2 Treat-to-target strategy. 1.3 Communication and education. 1.4 Initial pharmacological management. 1.5 Further pharmacological management. 1.6 Symptom control. 1.7 The multidisciplinary team. 1.8 Non-pharmacological management. 1.9 Monitoring. 1.10 Timing and referral for surgery.
11 lip 2018 · Symptom control. Monitoring. These sections briefly explain why the committee made the recommendations and how they might affect practice. They link to details of the evidence and a full description of the committee's discussion. Investigations following diagnosis. Recommendations 1.1.5 and 1.1.6. Why the committee made the recommendations.
Complications of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) include: Amyloidosis. Anaemia. Dry eye syndrome (keratoconjunctivitis sicca), peripheral ulcerative keratitis. Felty's syndrome (enlarged spleen and low white blood cell count) — this affects fewer than 1% of people with RA. Fatigue. Increased mortality.
RA is associated with a number of complications and comorbidities, such as an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, anaemia, and infection. RA is a common condition, affecting about 1% of the UK population. The incidence increases with age, with a peak onset at 30–50 years. RA is 2–4 times more common in women than in men.
