What is rheumatoid arthritis? 

In this video we will look at symptoms of rheumatoid arhtritis, what happens to a joint in RA, it's causes, and ways to manage it.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition that makes the joints in your body become inflamed, causing pain and stiffness. It is the second most common form of arthritis.
It is known as an auto-immune condition, which means that the immune system, the body's natural self-defence system, gets confused and starts to attack your body's healthy tissues. In rheumatoid arthritis, the main way it does this is with inflammation in your joints.
At the moment there is no cure for RA but, over the years, treatment for RA has advanced significantly giving many people a better outlook.
With the right medication, many people living with RA lead near-to-normal, active lives. Research shows that the sooner treatment for RA begins, the more effective it is likely to be.
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0:00 What is rheumatoid arthritis?
1:30 What is the immune system?
3:50 What happens to a joint in rheumatoid arthritis?
5:07 What causes rheumatoid arthritis?
7:24 Will this happen to me?