WORLD AUTOIMMUNE ARTHRITIS DAY

World Autoimmune Arthritis Day in 2022 had the slogan "Don't Delay, Connect Today" as its focus. The 2023 World Autoimmune Arthritis Day theme has not yet been revealed. For updates on the World Autoimmune Arthritis Day 2023 theme, it is best to follow the appropriate organizations' social media accounts or official websites.

World Autoimmune Arthritis Day is marked on the 20th may, annually, to increase awareness of autoimmune arthritis and the difficulties that those who have it endure. The purpose of the day is to inform the general public about the signs, causes, and therapies of autoimmune arthritis. It provides a chance to provide resources and help to people who are impacted by this illness.

The International Foundation for Autoimmune & Autoinflammatory Arthritis (IFAA) created World Autoimmune Arthritis Day in 2012. The purpose of the day is to educate the public about autoimmune arthritis and to show support for those who are affected by it. 

The immune system of your body wrongly attacks healthy cells as a result of autoimmune illnesses. Your immune system targets the lining of your joints when you have autoimmune arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Other body organs may be impacted by this inflammation, which is not limited to the joints.

The majority of symptoms develop gradually and can come and go. Both sides of the body are equally affected by joint pain and inflammation, which can be identified by the following signs and symptoms: deformed joints, hard tissue bumps (nodules) under the skin on your arms, decreased range of motion, dry mouth, trouble falling asleep, fatigue, weight loss, eye inflammation, dry eyes, itchy eyes, eye discharge, fever, anemia, and chest pain that worsens with breathing (pleurisy).

Certain risk factors can influence your propensity to develop autoimmune arthritis. Such as RA risk factors are: Gender: Women are more likely than men to get RA. Age: Although RA can manifest at any age, the majority of sufferers first experience symptoms between the ages of 49 and 60. Family history: If you have RA and other family members do not, your risk will be higher. Smoking: If you smoke cigarettes, you run a higher risk of getting RA. Retiring can reduce your risk.