👉 Rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic disease characterized by inflammation of connective tissue in the joints, is one of the most common autoimmune diseases in the world. It affects millions of people worldwide and is often associated with other autoimmune disorders such as lupus and psoriatic arthritis. The term "rheumed" refers to a condition that involves inflammation or swelling of the joint tissues due to an autoimmune response. In rheumatoid arthritis, this inflammation is primarily directed towards joints in which there is
