Osteoarthritis (OA) is often called the ‘wear and tear’ arthritis that mostly comes with aging. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) however tells a very different story. RA is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects 13 million Indians according to a 2021 report. In this condition, your body’s defense system that is normally designed to fight off infections mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues. In RA, this attack is mostly focused on the synovium, this is the soft lining of your joints that produces fluid to keep them moving smoothly. This misguided immune response leads to chronic inflammation. This can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness. If it is left untreated, over time this can damage cartilage and bone and even affect other organs. Furthermore, without early and effective treatme

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