subject: Causes Of Rheumatoid Arthritis - Arthritis Pain Central [print this page] Are you suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and now you want to know what are the causes of such disease? Well, you will be surprised to know that the causes of rheumatoid arthritis remain to be unknown. But it was found out by researchers that autoimmunity plays a vital role in both its chronicity and progression. Rheumatoid arthritis is deemed as a systemic autoimmune disease.
A lot of studies on the causes of rheumatoid arthritis were already done in the past years. But then, they are still unknown up to this point.
Researchers considered infectious agents such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi as possible causes of rheumatoid arthritis. But then none of the infectious agents has been proven a cause.
Researchers also considered genetics. They studied if there is tendency to develop rheumatoid arthritis because of genetics. And yet, they failed to prove that rheumatoid arthritis has something to do with genetics.
Certain infections or factors in the environment were also considered by the researchers. These infections or factors in the environment were thought to be possibly causes of rheumatoid arthritis but then were not also proven to be really causes of such disease.
What was only made clear to people was that rheumatoid arthritis can affect anyone and everyone. And its effects to people can be eliminated with help of some medicines and natural remedies such as high fiber foods, Flavonoid rich foods, fruits and vegetable juices. They can help minimize the effects of joint damage and even minimize destruction to the joints.
Cherries are Flavonoid rich foods, they can help. Apples, oranges, grapes, and papaya are the fruits that can also help. And carrot juice, beet juice and cucumber juice are the vegetable juices which can also be helpful. Those who suffer from arthritis can try any of these natural remedies mentioned.
