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Which finger is the first to suffer from rheumatoid arthritis?


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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic immune system disease characterized by symmetrical and erosive arthritis. The joints of these diseases are not necessarily the same for each patient. The most common joints are the metacarpophalangeal joints and proximal joints, followed by major joints such as the main finger joints, ankle joints, elbow joints, shoulder joints, knee joints, etc., mostly symmetrical pain and swelling. If treatment is not timely, sequelae may occur. The joints affected are not necessarily the same for each patient. The most common joints are the metacarpophalangeal joints and proximal joints, followed by the major joints such as the main finger joints, ankle joints, elbow joints, shoulder joints, knee joints, etc.