Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Quiz
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Kenji Taylor, MD, MSc (Family Medicine, Primary Care)
Dr. Taylor is a Japanese-African American physician who grew up and was educated in the United States but spent a considerable amount of time in Japan as a college student, working professional and now father of three. After graduating from Brown, he worked in finance first before attending medical school at Penn. He then completed a fellowship with the Centers for Disease Control before going on to specialize in Family and Community Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) where he was also a chief resident. After a faculty position at Stanford, he moved with his family to Japan where he continues to see families on a military base outside of Tokyo, teach Japanese residents and serve remotely as a medical director for Roots Community Health Center. He also enjoys editing and writing podcast summaries for Hippo Education.
Kaito Nakamura, MD (Rheumatology)
Dr. Nakamura is a rheumatologist who has practiced in the Ota Nishinouchi Hospital attached to Ota General Hospital, National Health Insurance Matsudo City Hospital, Chiba University Hospital, and the National Health Insurance Asahi Central Hospital.
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What is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
A chronic inflammatory disease where the body's immune system attacks multiple joints, most commonly in the hands and feet. The cause and trigger is unknown.
Typical Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Pain across the entire body
Hands and feet feel hot
Taking steroids
Suspect of rheumatoid nodules
Finger pain
Pain in the knuckles or finger joints
Knee pain
Moving the arm / shoulder worsens the pain
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have body-wide pain?
Are your hands or feet hot?
Are you currently taking steroids?
Are your fingers hurting?
Do you have knuckle or finger joint pain?
Treatmentof Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Treatment aims to reduce inflammation and long-term joint damage. Patients may be prescribed immune-suppressing medications and anti-inflammatory medications for pain. Physical exercise is also important for maintaining muscle strength and joint mobility. Smoking cessation and attention to diet are recommended.
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References
Chauhan K, Jandu JS, Brent LH, Al-Dhahir MA. Rheumatoid Arthritis. 2023 May 25. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan–. PMID: 28723028.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28723028/
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Kenji Taylor, MD, MSc (Family Medicine, Primary Care)
Dr. Taylor is a Japanese-African American physician who grew up and was educated in the United States but spent a considerable amount of time in Japan as a college student, working professional and now father of three. After graduating from Brown, he worked in finance first before attending medical school at Penn. He then completed a fellowship with the Centers for Disease Control before going on to specialize in Family and Community Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) where he was also a chief resident. After a faculty position at Stanford, he moved with his family to Japan where he continues to see families on a military base outside of Tokyo, teach Japanese residents and serve remotely as a medical director for Roots Community Health Center. He also enjoys editing and writing podcast summaries for Hippo Education.
Kaito Nakamura, MD (Rheumatology)
Dr. Nakamura is a rheumatologist who has practiced in the Ota Nishinouchi Hospital attached to Ota General Hospital, National Health Insurance Matsudo City Hospital, Chiba University Hospital, and the National Health Insurance Asahi Central Hospital.
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