Is Rheumatoid Arthritis an inflammatory disorder?

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    Yes. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition that causes inflammation of joints and surrounding cartilage and bone, resulting in pain, redness, heat, swelling, and stiffness. It most often affects the hands, including wrist and finger joints, but RA can attack just about any joint in the body: feet, knees, elbows, hips, shoulders, and others.

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