Complications | Medibuddy
5th June 2025

Complications

  • Joint destruction causing work disability and requiring joint replacement surgeries
  • Shortened life span – 8-10 years on average
  • Increased risk for coronary artery disease 
  • Interstitial lung disease (ILD) 
  • Felty syndrome – defines as the presence of RA, splenomegaly, and an abnormally low white blood cell count; seen in less than 1% of patients
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome – seen in 10-20%
  • Secondary to immunosuppressive effects of treatment – infection, malignancy, methotrexate-related liver toxicity
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