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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound may help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis in the early stages of the disease. In addition, these imaging tests can help evaluate the amount of damage in the joints and the severity of the disease.

The early warning signs of RA include: Fatigue. Before experiencing any other symptoms, a person with RA may feel extremely tired and lack energy. ... Slight fever. Inflammation associated with RA may cause people to feel unwell and feverish. ... Weight loss. ... Stiffness. ... Joint tenderness. ... Joint pain. ... Joint swelling. ... Joint redness.

The severity of RA may fluctuate over time, but chronic RA most commonly results in the progressive development of various degrees of joint destruction, deformity, and a significant decline in functional status. Extra-articular involvement of organs such as the skin, heart, lungs, and eyes can also be significant.

Signs and symptoms of RA include: Pain or aching in more than one joint. Stiffness in more than one joint. Tenderness and swelling in more than one joint. The same symptoms on both sides of the body (such as in both hands or both knees). Weight loss. Fever. Fatigue or tiredness. Weakness.

Signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may include: Tender, warm, swollen joints. Joint stiffness that is usually worse in the mornings and after inactivity. Fatigue, fever and loss of appetite.

The four stages of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are also known as early-stage RA, moderate-stage RA, severe RA, and end-stage RA. Symptoms may not appear until moderate-stage RA, which is stage 2. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be mild, moderate, or severe, and symptoms vary from person to person.

Signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may include: Tender, warm, swollen joints. Joint stiffness that is usually worse in the mornings and after inactivity. Fatigue, fever and loss of appetite.

Swelling of the PIP and MCP joints of the hands is a common early finding (Pictured below). Wrists, elbows, knees, ankles and MTP are other joints commonly affected where swelling is easily detected. Pain on passive motion is a sensitive test for joint inflammation as is squeezing across the MCPs and MTPs.