What would happen if I don't treat my Rheumatoid arthritis?
What would happen if I don't treat my Rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is a deforming arthritis. If not treated,
there are high chances that you may end up with deformities.
Are the deformities preventable?
Yes. If the disease activity is adequately controlled with disease modifying drugs (Methotrexate,
hydroxychloroquine,
leflunomide,
sulphasalazine,
Infliximab, Etanercept,
Rituximab,
Tocilizumab), deformities can be prevented.
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X
rays showing destroyed joints in long standing Rheumatoid
arthritis.
Created on: April 2007
Last updated on: December 2009
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