Rheumatoid Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatment

Symptoms

• Joint pain and tenderness
• Joint stiffness, especially in the morning or after inactivity
• Swollen joints
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Loss of appetite

Treatment

1. Medications
2. Physical Therapy: Exercises to keep joints flexible and strengthen muscles around the joints.
3. Lifestyle Changes:
   • Regular exercise
   • Healthy diet
   • Stress management techniques
4. Surgery: In severe cases, joint replacement surgery may be necessary