what is the difference between polymyalgia rheumatica and rheumat

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what is the difference between polymyalgia rheumatica and rheumatoid arthritis?

What is the difference between polymyalgia rheumatica and rheumatoid arthritis?

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Dr. Dilip Mehta

Joint Replacement Surgeon

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Answered on 7th Oct '22

The main difference between polymyalgia rheumatica and rheumatoid arthritis is that polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness, while rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes joint pain and inflammation.

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