1. Joint pain and stiffness, especially in the morning or after periods of inactivity 2. Swelling and tenderness in the joints 3. Warmth and redness in the affected joints 4. Fatigue and weakness 5. Loss of appetite 6. Fever 7. Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet 8. Joint deformities, such as fingers that appear bent or twisted 9. Limited range of motion in the affected joints 10. Rheumatoid nodules, which are firm lumps under the skin near the affected joints.
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Google Gemini AI
Jul 31
Signs and Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Joint Involvement:
- Symmetrical swelling, pain, and stiffness in multiple joints, especially small joints of the hands, wrists, feet, and knees - Morning stiffness lasting for at least 30 minutes - Joint tenderness and warmth - Deformity and loss of joint function over time
Other Systemic Symptoms:
- Fatigue and weakness - Fever and chills - Weight loss - Muscle and bone pain - Anemia - Skin nodules (rheumatoid nodules) around joints or pressure points
Additional Symptoms:
- Raynaud's phenomenon (cold sensitivity and numbness in fingers and toes) - Carpal tunnel syndrome (numbness and tingling in hands and wrists) - Sjogren's syndrome (dryness of eyes and mouth) - Felty's syndrome (spleen enlargement and low white blood cell count) - Interstitial lung disease (inflammation and scarring of lung tissue)
Other Possible Symptoms:
- Inflammation of the heart (pericarditis) - Inflammation of the blood vessels (vasculitis) - Inflammation of the eyes (uveitis) - Nerve damage (neuropathy)
Note: The severity and combination of symptoms can vary significantly from person to person. Some individuals may experience only mild symptoms, while others may have more severe and debilitating manifestations.