Complications of rheumatoid arthritis

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Rheumatoid arthritis we can not underestimate it, if not treated properly, it will produce a series of complications, and then endanger people's life and health. Experts point out that rheumatoid arthritis can be accompanied by pneumonia, urinary tract infection and other diseases. Now let me share with you the complications of rheumatoid arthritis.

Complications of rheumatoid arthritis

First, pneumonia: due to the decline in immune capacity, suffering from bacterial infection, patients often complicated with pneumonia. It is also one of the most obvious complications of rheumatoid arthritis.

Second, infectious diseases: patients suffering from this disease for a long time, the decline of autoimmune function, when some infectious diseases are prevalent in society, they are more vulnerable to infection than normal people.

3. Cushing's syndrome: if patients use hormone for a long time, they often suffer from Cushing's syndrome due to the inhibition of adrenal cortex function. The common symptoms were full moon face, buffalo back, weight gain and so on.

matters needing attention

The protein and various vitamins in the diet should be sufficient. Those with significant anemia can be given a small amount of blood transfusion. If there are chronic lesions such as tonsillitis, they should be removed as soon as possible with the permission of the patient's health