How to differentiate between rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis? Wht is RA factor?

Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Osteoarthritis In Hands And Fingers

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Dr. Niral ShahOrthopedist10yrs exp

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Osteoarthritis is physiological condition and its happen due to age....aging.... RA is pathological condition due to RA some joint and also muscle will affect ... Rheumatoid factor if chemical present in RA .... Thats main for destroying your cartilage and weakened muscle...

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Dr. Nalin KumarPhysiotherapist12yrs exp

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Hi Miss lybrate-user, For the Rheumatoid Arthritis you may have pain in multiple joints, with involvement of the small joints of hands and fingers. The pain usually agrevates in the morning. Osteoarthritis, is a disease of large joints, which occur due to wear and tear and high load. Whereas the Rheumatic arthritis is related to your immune system. Rheumatic Arthritis (RA) Factor is present in our blood. An examination of this rules out wether you have an Rheumatic Arthritis or not. BEST WISHES. NALIN.

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