{"id":7972,"date":"2025-01-14T14:30:03","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T14:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medirelaxa.com\/?p=7972"},"modified":"2025-01-14T14:30:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T14:30:03","slug":"what-is-rheumatism-and-how-to-recognize-the-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.medirelaxa.com\/en\/wat-is-reuma-en-hoe-herken-je-de-symptomen\/","title":{"rendered":"What is rheumatoid arthritis and how do you recognize the symptoms?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rheumatism is an umbrella term for more than 100 conditions that can affect joints, muscles, tendons and sometimes even organs. Most forms of rheumatism cause pain, stiffness and inflammation, which can significantly affect daily life. Rheumatism can occur at any age, and symptoms vary depending on the type. Recognizing these symptoms early is important for proper treatment and to limit further damage. More info...<\/a><\/p>\n

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What is rheumatoid arthritis?
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Rheumatism encompasses several conditions that are classified into three main categories:<\/p>\n

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    Inflammatory rheumatism<\/strong>
    Here, autoimmune reactions cause inflammation in joints and organs. Examples include rheumatoid arthritis and spondylitis ankylopoetica.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis)<\/strong>
    In osteoarthritis, the cartilage in the joints wears down, leading to pain and stiffness.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Soft tissue rheumatism<\/strong>
    These include disorders of muscles, tendons and ligaments, such as fibromyalgia or bursitis.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis:
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    1. Painful joints<\/strong><\/h4>\n