DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 56 and have just been told I have arthritis. Aren't I slightly young for arthritis? I saw the doctor because of tiny bumps that popped out on the top knuckles of some of my ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune condition that may cause chronic inflammation, leading to painful joint swelling and potentially severe joint damage if untreated. Symptoms often appear in ...

RA can cause changes to the joints and ligaments in the hands, leading to twisted joints and gnarled ligaments, but early diagnosis and effective treatments can help prevent severe damage. Common hand ...

Aside from problems with your joints, one sign of rheumatoid arthritis you may notice is the growth of rheumatoid nodules. These are local sites of inflammation, says David Stephen Pisetsky, MD, PhD, ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is what doctors call an autoimmune condition. It starts when your immune system, which is supposed to protect you, goes awry and begins to attack your body’s tissues. It causes ...

Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) may develop nodules at several parts of their bodies. These are called rheumatoid nodules. The condition may be termed as rheumatoid nodulosis. Classic ...