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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune connective tissue disease that most commonly causes inflammation of the joints and joint deformity. ...
Rheumatoid arthritis exhibits a variety of symptoms and manifestation depending on the severity of the disease. ... The progression of the disease can also be characterized by the appearance of rheumatoid nodules. ... But for Western medicine, the presence of a certain number of these symptoms (such as prolonged stiffness, symmetrical swelling of three or more joints, rheumatoid nodules) coupled with x-rays and laboratory tests are enough to indicate whether the patient has rheumatoid arthritis or not. ...
Rheumatoid arthritis for western medicine is only one disease. Traditional Chinese medicine however further subdivides this ailment based on which symptoms and signs are more prevalent. ...
Exposure to wind, especially when a person is unprotected and exposed to wind for a long time is an important cause of the wind pattern of arthritis. ...
The Damp pattern of arthritis is characterized by pain, soreness and swelling in muscles and joints, with a feeling of heaviness and numbness in the limbs. The pain has a fixed location and is aggravated by damp weather
The Heat pattern of arthritis can develop from any of the above three patterns. ... A yellow, dry tongue coating and slippery, rapid pulse are seen with hot type of arthritis. ...
By looking at the different clinical manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis (even among the different patterns/types mentioned), we can clearly see the interactions and dynamics of the Yin and the Yang.
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