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Rheumatoid arthritis
A chronic inflammatory disorder that affects joints and can also affect tissues outside the joints.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
42 years experience
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Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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