Symptoms and warning signs
As mentioned at the beginning of this article, the prognosis of rheumatoid arthritis is better in patients who receive an early diagnosis and treatment. Thus, it is very helpful to take note of warning signs and symptoms that may help us detect rheumatoid arthritis during an early phase of the disease.
Reddened and swollen joints
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that triggers inflammation in the articulations. That’s why one of its features during acute episodes is having reddened and swollen joints, which is noticeable for the patient and the people around him. Reddened and swollen joints is a key symptom to differentiate rheumatoid arthritis from osteoarthritis and other causes of joint pain. Another inflammatory symptom is a warm sensation in the articulation during acute episodes.