Rheumatoid arthritis history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Manpreet Kaur, MD [2]

Overview

The majority of patients with [disease name] are asymptomatic.

OR

The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Common symptoms of [disease] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Less common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].

History and Symptoms

• The majority of patients with [disease name] are asymptomatic.

OR

• The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].
• Symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. 

History

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis may have a positive history of:

• Autoimmune disease
• [History finding 2]
• [History finding 3]

Common Symptoms

Common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include:

• Joint pain of small joints of the hands, wrist, and forefoot.
• Joint swelling
• Morning joint stiffness classically lasting for more than an hour.
• Decreased grip strength
• Generalized aching and fatigue
• Weight loss
• Depression

Less Common Symptoms

Less common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis occur when it involves cervical spine, which leads to neurological symptoms like:

• Tingling and numbness in the arm
• Weakness in the arm