Professor Kalla talks about Rheumatoid Arthritis

We were also joined Instudio by Professor Asgar Kalla - Head of the rheumatology department at UCT’s department of medicine. We were talking about Rheumatoid arthritis. Last week Thursday the 22nd of March was Rheumatoid Arthritis Day and according to the Arthritis Foundation of South Africa, one in seven South Africans has some form of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation of the peripheral joints of the hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, knees and feet, usually on both sides of the body, potentially resulting in damage. Women are affected about two to three times more often than men. The incidence increases with age difference. Rheumatoid arthritis is seen around the world and all races are affected. For further information you can contact the Arthritis Foundation of South Africa National Helpline: 0861 30 30 30 or visit www.arthritis.org.za