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What Exactly Is Rheumatoid Arthritis? A Rheumatologist Explains
In this video, rheumatologist Ashira Blazer, MD, explains the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and what causes the RA.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Mandy Armitage, MD
Updated on March 3, 2025In this video, learn what rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is, the symptoms of RA, and when RA is typically diagnosed, according to Ashira Blazer, MD, Rheumatologist at NYU Langone Medical Center.
Additional Medical Contributors
- Ashira Blazer, MDDr. Blazer is a rheumatologist and instructor in the department of medicine at NYU Langone Health.
References
American College of Rheumatology. (2021). Rheumatoid arthritis.
Arthritis Foundation. (2021). Rheumatoid arthritis: Causes, symptoms, treatments and more.
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