Rheumatoid+Arthritis-Description

The description of the disorder:
 * Its an inflammatory disorder
 * Mostly affects the small joints in your hands and feet.
 * Effects the lining of your joints
 * Causes a painful swelling
 * Can eventually result in bone erosion and joint deformity.

History of the disorder:
 * Started around 1500 B.C
 * A B Garrod named the disease in 1858
 * Treatment for rheumatoid use to include bloodletting and leeching in the olden days.
 * It didn't improve the condition of the patient
 * Medicine is now more advanced

Citation Information

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