Get well soon: Rheumatoid arthritis can cause joint deformity
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By : migrator
Update:2018-05-28 23:56 IST
Chennai
Why is rheumatoid arthritis referred to as a serious condition? — Jennifer K, Guindy
It is an inflammatory disease where the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues, predominantly joints among others. It affects 0.5 to 1 per cent of adults and is more common among middle aged women. While it can be treated, if not taken care of in the initial stage, it can lead to much morbidity including joint deformity and morbidity through atherosclerosis and other causes.
—Dr R Ravichandran, Institute of Rheumatology, Madras Medical College
What exactly is the Nipah virus? — Parvathy Raj, Meenanbakkam
The virus infects both animals and humans and is found to be very similar to brain fever. It affects both the respiratory and neurological systems. With no cure, besides supportive care, wherein, patients may need respiratory support and may need to be put on the ventilator, the virus is considered very scary. Patients may go through increasing breathlessness and may progress to severe oxygen hunger rapidly.
—Dr Priya Shiny, General physician
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