Rheumatoid Arthritis Specialists in Lajpat Nagar, Delhi
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the synovial lining of joints, causing painful inflam…
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Causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Caused by an autoimmune reaction where the immune system attacks healthy joint tissue, though the exact trigger is unknown. Genetic predisposition (particularly the HLA-DR4 gene), smoking, obesity, and environmental factors are believed to interact to trigger disease onset. Hormonal factors may also play a role given the higher prevalence in women.