Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic and systemic autoimmune disease that causes persistent inflammatory polyarthritis and joint degradation, limiting mobility and increasing disability.1 The frequency of RA in the general population is about 1%, and it has been linked to a number of co-morbidities.2 The aetiology of RA is still unknown, and both genetic and environmental variables have a role in the disease's development.3 Despite the clinical implications of RA, patients with the condition are more likely to develop co-morbidities, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) Aim & Objective: 1.Study of thyroid function in rheumatoid arthritis cases.2. Study prevalence of thyroid disorder among RA factor positive patients. Methods: A Cross sectional study. Study setting: Department of Physiology Grant Government medical college, Mumbai. Study duration: 1 year (5/08/19 to 4/08/20)

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