Wendy Christien - 9 Dec 2021 - Rheumatoid Arthritis

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With Rheumatoid Arthritis a person’s immune system attacks the healthy
tissue in their joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that is not only confined to the joints – it can also cause medical conditions related to other systems such as the heart, lungs, eyes, blood vessels, nerves, and skin.

9 Dec 2021 English South Africa Health & Fitness · Christianity

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