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Rheumatoid Arthritis
SYMPTOMS may include loss of weight, fever, stiffness of the joints of the
hands, wrists, elbows, feet, ankles and other joints. Joints are tender.
CAUSES are unknown at this time. An inflammatory disease of the joints.
TREATMENT. Consult your doctor immediately. Early treatment is important.
.Exercise, local heat, possible surgery.