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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.

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late rheumatoid arthritis with foot 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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