Antardhwani - A support Group for Ankylosing Spondylitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis patients.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Although it can affect both men and women, women are two to three times more likely to develop the condition. Many women also experience more frequent flares, fatigue, and symptom changes during different stages of life. Hormones are believed to play a key role in this difference. Since RA is driven by immune system activity, hormonal changes can influence inflammation levels and affect how symptoms appear or worsen over time. Why RA Is More Common in Women Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy joint tissues, causing inflammation and joint damage. Although the exact cause is not fully known, experts believe that genetics, environmental factors, and hormones all play a role. Women generally have a more active immune system than men. While this helps fight infections, it also increases the risk of autoimmune diseases. Hormone...

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is often associated with older age, but a growing number of young adults are being diagnosed with this chronic autoimmune condition. Despite decades of research, the exact cause of RA is still not fully understood. What experts do know is that RA develops due to a complex interaction of genetic, immune, hormonal, environmental, and lifestyle-related factors – many of which can begin influencing the body years before symptoms appear. Autoimmune Dysfunction Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the synovium, the lining of the joints. This leads to chronic inflammation, pain, and progressive joint damage that may begin silently in young adults. Genetic Predisposition Certain genetic variations increase susceptibility to RA, especially in individuals with a family history of autoimmune diseases. Genetics alone do not cause RA but significantly raise risk when combined with external triggers. Environmental Tr...