Clinical Evaluation of Patients Suffering From Rheumatoid Arthritis With Respect to Iron Deficiency

Abstract

Iron deficiency results in the decreased synthesis of important molecules including iron containing enzymes thereby inducing cellular organic functional disturbances. If not corrected in a timely manner, iron deficiency anemia (IDA) will ensue. The consequences of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) range from impaired psychological and physical well-being and decreased occupational abilities to developmental troubles in children and increased morbidity and mortality in some patient populations. Moreover, iron deficiency is a risk factor in various medical settings because it impedes erythropoietic response to acute and chronic anemia. Hence based on above findings the present study was planned to evaluate the levels of iron in rheumatoid
 The present study was planned in Department of General Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna from jan 2018 to june 2018. Group A consist of 30 informed male and female consented patients diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis were enrolled for the study. The group B consist of 30 control patients for comparative evaluation.
 Hence from present study it can be concluded that, there is no known prevention for iron deficiency anaemia in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients other than the reduction of contributory factors. Therapy goals are to reduce pain and inflammation and improve quality of life. Surgery to repair, replace or fuse joints may help in serious conditions.
 Keywords: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Iron Deficiency, Heamoglobon, Iron, etc.

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