Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease. Commonly affected sites are the hands, wrists, and knees. The lining of the joint becomes inflamed, causing damage to the joint tissue, which can lead to deformity. CAUSES : The human leucocyte antigen gene can cause arthritis. Smoking. Obesity. SYMPTOMS : Pain and aching in more than 1 joints Stiffness in more than 1 joint Tenderness and swelling present Weight loss Fatigue Fever and malaise COMPLICATIONS : People having arthritis are more prone to develop diabetes and heart disease. Hypertension is also one of the complications found in obese people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. HOMEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT Arnica : Chronic arthritis from the ages can be well treated with this remedy. There is a sore, bruised feeling all over the affected joints. Complaints are aggravated more on touch and Better by rest. Ledum Pal : Arthritis that starts in lower joints and extends to higher one calls for this remedy Pain usually beg