10 Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

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4. Loss of Joint Function

As rheumatoid arthritis progresses, the chronic inflammation continues to wear out tissues, including bones within joints.

Severe bone and ligament erosion may lead to the total loss of joints functions, and even tiny movements can cause a lot of pain. At this point, the patient may need to undergo joint replacement surgery.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

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