Rheumatoid Arthritis - The Symptoms & Risk Factors
Rheumatoid Arthritis - The Symptoms & Risk Factors
As Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) begins to affect your body, small joints like your fingers and toes may become warm, stiff or swollen. These symptoms may come and go, and can last a few days or a few weeks.

It can be difficult to diagnose this condition due to the variation and severity of symptoms. The symptoms are also very similar to other types of arthritis which could cause a misdiagnosis.
The root of RA is unknown, but several risk factors could contribute such as:
- Heredity
- Environment
- Lifestyle (e.g., smoking)
Information source: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/symptoms/