Does rheumatoid arthritis make you lose weight

Rheumatoid arthritis generally does not cause people to lose weight, but some diseases can cause the body to lose weight due to insufficient or excessive nutrient intake.

1. Cause: Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, which is mainly manifested as symmetrical multiple joint swelling and pain, and will be accompanied by symptoms such as morning stiffness and fever. If the disease is more severe, it will lead to muscle atrophy and muscle strength decline, and during the onset of the disease, symptoms of fatigue will usually occur, but it will not affect appetite or digestive function, so it will not cause weight loss;

2. Treatment measures: For patients with mild symptoms, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be used as prescribed by the doctor to relieve them, such as diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets or ibuprofen capsules and other drugs to improve the phenomenon of pain. At the same time, it can also be controlled with glucocorticoids, such as prednisolone acetate injection, which can play an anti-inflammatory role, thereby promoting the recovery of inflammation. In addition, biological agents can also be selected to do treatment, commonly used adalimumab injection, infliximab injection, etc.

In daily life, it is necessary to pay attention to keeping warm to avoid aggravating the original discomfort caused by cold. In terms of diet, you can eat some high-protein foods to supplement your physical strength, such as egg custard, milk, etc. If the above conditions persist, it is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment in time, complete the examination, and actively receive targeted treatment after the diagnosis is confirmed.