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Rheumatoid arthritis

Illustration showing inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis can cause pain, swelling and deformity. As the tissue that lines your joints (synovial membrane) becomes inflamed and thickened, fluid builds up and joints erode and degrade.

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