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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can cause pain, inflammation, and loss of mobility. It is thought to affect approximately 2 million people in the United States alone. In some cases, rheumatoid arthritis can affect other parts of the body as well.

The cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown, but some researchers believe that a combination of genetic factors along with hormonal and environmental factors may be at the root. One theory about the cause of RA is that some type of bacteria or a virus causes the immune system to attack the body's joints as if they were made of foreign bodies.

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