RA primarily affects the joints, but it can also cause symptoms in other areas of the body, such as the skin. Learn how RA ...

Lung-related conditions and symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) include interstitial lung disease, lung nodules, and small airway obstruction. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an ...

Rheumatoid nodules: These appear in the lungs and are similar to those that appear under the skin. Occasionally, these nodules rupture, which could cause a lung to collapse.

A rheumatoid nodule in the sclera is the usual cause. Inflammation of the posterior (hidden) portion of the sclera. Inflammation of the cornea that occurs in association with scleritis.

As surprising as it may sound, your elbows can be more than just joints—they can actually reflect internal health issues. Dry, flaky skin that won’t heal even with the most expensive cream, or dark, ...

Around 20% of people with rheumatoid arthritis will develop hardened bumps beneath the skin called rheumatoid nodules. They most often develop on the elbows, knees, or knuckles. Another condition, ...

Solid high-risk nodule: Over 8 mm: Follow-up in 3 months with CT, PET/CT, or tissue sampling: Sub-solid nodule: Under 6 mm: No routine follow-up for most. Certain suspicious nodules should be ...

A recent study reveals a significant 13% rise in rheumatoid arthritis incidence since 1990, impacting nearly 18 million people globally by 2021. The disease, which causes joint pain and ...

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD Psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are both forms of inflammatory arthritis. They each cause chronic swelling, stiffness, and pain in your joints.

“The eyes are the window to the soul—and they’re also the window to the body,” says Douglas Wisner, MD, an ophthalmologist with WillsEye Hospital in Philadelphia. “The eyes are the only place in the ...

Global rheumatoid arthritis burden increased: From 1980 to 2021, the global rheumatoid arthritis burden kept rising, showing an increase among younger age groups and a wider range of geographic ...