What are Some Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by damage to the synovial tissue, resulting in joint pain and reduced mobility. Since it is a chronic inflammatory disease, rheumatoid arthritis may go far beyond typical arthritis symptoms and are not isolated to the joints. In fact, certain rheumatoid arthritis symptoms may indicate advanced complications. For instance, inflammation may occur under the skin as well as in the lungs and the pericardium, the protective sac that surrounds the heart. Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms may even be found in the sclera, or the fibrous tissue of the white of the eye.
