Mrs. Helna Mary Prof. Reena Menon Dr.Vineeta Shobha
Abstract:-
Rheumatoid arthritis a chronic, systemic, articular inflammatory autoimmune disorder which is crippling in nature affects 0.5% - 1% of population all over the world.1 Patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis have reported severe morning stiffness, pain, swelling and tenderness of the involved joints which can lead to long term disabilities. The current approach to treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis is to attempt to stall or interrupt the inflammatory symptoms associated with the advancement of joint deterioration, minimize the occurences of intense pain episodes and restricted joint mobility and to subside the condition