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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease characterized by the immune system mistakenly attacking healthy joint tissues, as described in [1], [2], and [3]. Consequently, managing the condition often involves using medications to suppress the immune system's overactivity, as noted in [4], [5], [6], and [7].
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What causes chronic inflammation, and why it matters health.osu.edu 4 facts
claimDiseases such as diabetes, prolonged infections, and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis can cause chronic inflammation by keeping the immune system in a persistent attack mode.
claimIf autoimmune diseases such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis cause chronic inflammation, medications to lower the immune system response may be required.
procedureTreating chronic inflammation involves identifying and addressing the underlying cause of the immune system's overactivity, such as removing toxins like tobacco smoke or alcohol, treating chronic infections like hepatitis C or cancer, or using medications to lower immune system activity in cases of autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
claimIf chronic inflammation is caused by an autoimmune disease such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, treatment may require medications to lower immune system activity.
Chronic Inflammation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 2 facts
claimAutoimmune disorders cause chronic inflammation when the immune system recognizes normal body components as foreign antigens and attacks healthy tissue, leading to diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
claimAutoimmune disorders occur when the immune system recognizes normal body components as foreign antigens and attacks healthy tissue, leading to diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
What Is Inflammation? Types, Causes & Treatment my.clevelandclinic.org 1 fact
claimIn rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system continues to send inflammatory cells and substances to attack joint tissues even when there is no danger, leading to chronic inflammation that causes severe joint damage.