Dr. Gregg Silverman joined First Edition to explain rheumatoid arthritis and what it does to your hands, organs, and skin. Silverman said r.a. can affect joint linings and cause painful swelling. The inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis can cause bone erosion and joint deformity.
Living with rheumatoid arthritis; signs, symptoms, and treatments
Roughly 200,000 people are affected by this auto-immune disease that has no cure.