Which is true regarding rheumatoid arthritis –
Correct Answer: Small and large joints are affected mostly
Description: Small joints of hand & feet and large joints like elbow, knee and ankle are involved.
Women are affected 3 times more commonly than men. Older women (> 60 years) are 6 times more commonly involved than younger one.
A positive RA factor in the absence of other features is not sufficient evidence for RA.
Life expectancy is shortened 3-7 years.
Hepatosplenomegaly is not seen except in Felty's syndrome, where RA is associated with splenomegaly.
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