What is the difference between rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis?

Rheumatic fever is rheumatic fever, rheumatoid arthritis is rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever and rheumatoid arthritis are different in etiology, affected joints, clinical manifestations, laboratory examination, treatment, etc., which cannot be simply said to be more serious, both may cause greater impact on patients. The etiology of rheumatoid arthritis is not completely clear, may be related to genetic, infection, endocrine and other factors interaction.2. Affected joints Rheumatic fever mostly involves large joints, such as knee joints, ankle joints, etc., and is migratory; rheumatoid arthritis mainly invades small joints, such as fingers, wrists and other joints, mostly symmetrical. 3. Clinical manifestations Rheumatic fever in addition to joint symptoms, but also often carditis, annular erythema, subcutaneous nodules and other manifestations; rheumatoid arthritis is mainly manifested as joint swelling, pain, stiffness, deformity, etc., but also accompanied by fever, fatigue and other systemic symptoms. 4. Laboratory examination Rheumatic fever patients anti-streptolysin" O" and other indicators are often elevated; Rheumatoid arthritis patients often appear rheumatoid factor, anti-cyclic citrulline antibody and other autoantibodies positive.5. Treatment of rheumatic fever mainly uses antibiotics to eliminate streptococcal infection, while symptomatic treatment of joint symptoms; rheumatoid arthritis treatment includes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, anti-rheumatic drugs to improve the condition, biological agents and other drugs, if necessary, surgery. Both rheumatic fever and rheumatoid arthritis require early diagnosis and standardized treatment to alleviate symptoms, prevent complications, and improve the quality of life of patients. Patients should seek medical attention promptly and follow up with medical advice.