Among the common features of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, we can mention joint problems and pain in these areas. Joint damage and inflammation can also be seen in people with these two conditions. These two chronic diseases require timely treatment and necessary medical follow-ups related to them.
Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are two different types of arthritis. They have some features in common with each other, but each of them presents different symptoms and requires different treatments. Therefore, accurate diagnosis is important.
Arthritis is the most common type of arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis affects about one in ten people. The main difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is the cause. Arthritis occurs as a result of mechanical wear and tear in the joints, while rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the joints.
Characteristics of arthrosis and rheumatoid arthritis
How is the diagnosis made?
While both diseases are forms of arthritis, they have separate clinical diagnoses and sometimes it is even difficult to make a correct diagnosis because both have similar physical symptoms. Rheumatoid arthritis is usually diagnosed by performing a physical examination and taking a medical history. The doctor also prescribes a blood test to detect the presence of rheumatoid arthritis antibodies. Imaging is also done to observe signs of joint damage and inflammation. Arthritis is also determined by radiography and MRI. Arthritis cannot be diagnosed with a blood test. However, blood tests can prevent rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases that cause joint pain and inflammation.
They have no prognosis!
Both of these diseases are chronic, meaning they are long-term and there is no known cure. Arthritis is degenerative, meaning it gets worse over time. With proper treatment, arthritis can have a positive prognosis. But rheumatoid arthritis is unpredictable and many complications may occur due to autoimmune disorder. In some cases, other conditions such as respiratory and cardiovascular diseases can develop. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are also at risk of diseases such as lymphoma and lupus. Since rheumatoid arthritis can be different in each patient, there is no general prognosis.
How is the treatment done?
The primary goal for arthritis and arthrosis is to reduce pain, improve function, and minimize joint damage, and the doctor usually considers different goals depending on the type of disease. Anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroids are generally effective for these two types of disease. Medicines that suppress the immune system prevent the immune system from attacking the joints in people with rheumatoid arthritis and prevent them from being damaged.
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26 Mehr 1396 00:46
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