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Patient education: Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and diagnosis (Beyond the Basics)
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Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis develop over time and include joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. There is no single test to diagnose RA but lab tests and x-rays can be used.
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Keywords
leukocyte antigen, Baker's cyst , cricoarytenoid joint, Sjögren's syndrome, Vasculitis, mobility, creaky joints, chronic, inflammatory, inflammation, joint pain, nodules
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Rated on: 3/23/2016 2:16:02 PM
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