Joint Inflammation-Rheumatoid Arthritis-Nursing Therapeutics
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37628/ijorn.v7i1.1870Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis is a very old disease traced back to ancient civilization. It is an autoimmune disease caused by bacteria and virus mistakenly attacks the joints. Due to inflammation of joints, the patient complains of severe pain in joints including swelling and fever. It is managed by analgesics, antibiotics and psycho-physical measures. Follow-up and rehabilitation plays a crucial factor in determining the quality of life.References
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