What are the early symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis

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When rheumatoid arthritis first appeared, it would have the characteristics of morning stiffness. My grandfather was like this, and was captured by my confident mother. It was because of this that the good effect of early treatment was guaranteed. Let's take a look at the early symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

What are the early symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis

Symptom 1: morning stiffness: the first symptom of joint, often appears before joint pain. When the joint stiffness starts to move, the pain is uncomfortable. When the joint activity increases, the morning stiffness reduces or disappears. Rheumatoid arthritis showed morning stiffness, in the early morning when more obvious, and with the increase in activity, the disease will be reduced a lot.

Symptom 2: joint swelling and pain: mostly symmetrical, often involving metacarpophalangeal joint, wrist joint, shoulder joint, interphalangeal joint, ankle joint and knee joint. Joint redness, swelling, heat, pain and movement disorder.

Symptom 3: deformity: metacarpophalangeal joint flexion and ulnar deviation are common in late cases; if it occurs in toe, it shows claw like deformity appearance.

matters needing attention

In daily life, people should pay attention not to overwork, to avoid excessive wear and tear of joints, in addition, when the season changes, we should do a good job in keeping warm. Rheumatoid arthritis is more difficult to treat, patients in receiving regular treatment at the same time, to do a good job in usual health care measures.