Question

Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition in which the disease-fighting cells of the body start to attack the body’s own joint cells. The symptoms of this disorder are swelling, redness, and pain in the joints. Which medications would most likely help to treat rheumatoid arthritis?

motion sickness medications, pain medications, and soothing gel
anti-inflammatories, pain medications, and motion sickness medications
anti-inflammatories, pain medications, and immunosuppressants
soothing gel, pain medications, and immunosuppressants

Answer 1

Answer:

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes joint inflammation and pain. It happens when the immune system doesn't work properly and attacks the lining of the joints (called the synovium). The disease commonly affects the hands, knees or ankles, and usually the same joint on both sides of the body.