Rheumatoid arthritis

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Asked for Female, 22 Years

Ra is not curable...using steroids long term will have side effects...so what should one do with it?

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Dr. Manjunath Gopal

Orthopedist 25 yrs exp Bangalore

RA is a complex condition with aggravating and a symptomatic period One should see a Rheumatologist , to manage the symptoms. You can discuss the treatment withheld treatment depending on stage and severity of the symptoms

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