More women than men get rheumatoid arthritis. It often starts in middle age and is most common in older people. However, children and young adults can also get it. You might have the disease for only a short time, or symptoms might come and go. The severe form can last a lifetime.

Rheumatoid arthritis is different from osteoarthritis, the common arthritis that often comes with older age. RA can affect body parts besides joints, such as your eyes, mouth and lungs. RA is an autoimmune disease, which means the arthritis results from your immune system attacking your body's own tissues.

No one knows what causes rheumatoid arthritis. Genes, environment and hormones might contribute. Treatments include medicine, lifestyle changes and surgery. These can slow or stop joint damage and reduce pain and swelling.

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Wael Jarjour, MD
4.4 out of 5

Wael Jarjour, MD

  • Rheumatology
  • Physician

Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine

Accepting new patients
(614) 293-4837
Andrew Glassman, MD
4.9 out of 5

Andrew Glassman, MD

  • Orthopaedic Surgery – Adult Reconstructive
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Physician

Clinical Professor and Chair of Orthopaedics

Accepting new patients
  • Outpatient Care East
  • Orthopedics in Outpatient Care East
(614) 293-2663
Ali Ajam, MBBS
4.9 out of 5

Ali Ajam, MBBS

  • Rheumatology
  • Physician

Associate Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine

Accepting new patients
  • Outpatient Care New Albany
  • Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Rheumatology in Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Rheumatology in Outpatient Care New Albany
(614) 293-4837

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1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
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6515 Pullman Drive
Suite 2200
Lewis Center, OH 43035
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in Outpatient Care East
543 Taylor Ave.
Suite 3084
Columbus, OH 43203
614-293-4837

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