Ra factor positive

2016-01-02 09:43:11
My aunt had a blood test which showed a positive RA Factor..she have extreme unbearable pain in her joints and foot..kindly explain me what is RA Factor, what are its side effects and what needs to be done.Please advice. Thanking you in advance.
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it is due to rheumatoid arthritis , rheumatoid factor positive, it is autoimmune disease, causing multiple joint swelling and pain, requires long term/ life long drug therapy,consult orthopedic surgeon get treated

Answered2016-01-03 14:42:55

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