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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in the joints. RA usually affects the same joint on both sides of the body. It occurs most frequently in the:
* Fingers
* Wrists
* Elbows
* Shoulders
* Jaw
* Hips
* Knees
* Toes
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