Rheumatoid arthritis cysts in the hands are one of the telltale symptoms of the condition. Others include pain, stiffness, swelling, discolored fingers, numbness, tingling, and joint deformity.

In the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), people may first notice tenderness, stiffness, and pain in the small joints in the hands and feet. RA is characterized by damaging inflammation that, ...

Massage therapy has many reported benefits, including hand massages. Hand massages may help ease muscle tension and may even reduce pain. In this article, we’ll examine the benefits of hand ...

PsA in the finger usually affects the joint closest to the nail. Swelling in arthritis occurs when either the lining of the joint or the tissues surrounding it become inflamed. When this happens ...

Rheumatic diseases make up a collection of arthritis subtypes, but also include fibromyalgia, Sjogren's syndrome, and more.

Monoclonal antibodies are novel therapeutic agents used with great success in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Different parts of the immune system have been targeted by monoclonal ...

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When you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you’re likely to feel it in multiple joints. It’s common in hands, wrists, and knees. But there’s a good chance you’ll also feel it in your elbows.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) deformities are changes caused by the disease that can make the small joints of your hands and feet become disfigured. As a result, your fingers or toes may bend in an ...

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chikungunya virus infection (diagnosed 7 years earlier); seropositive erosive rheumatoid arthritis affecting the hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders (diagnosed 3 years earlier); vitiligo ...