When rhumatiod arthritis is in remission?

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects the joints, causing pain, swelling, stiffness, and damage to the bones, cartilage, and other tissues. Remission is a period during which the symptoms of RA are minimal or absent.

RA is considered to be in remission when:

* Morning stiffness lasts less than 30 minutes.

* There is no joint pain or tenderness.

* The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) or C-reactive protein (CRP) level is normal.

* There is no evidence of joint damage on X-rays.

There are different degrees of remission in RA, ranging from partial remission to complete remission. Partial remission is when some symptoms of RA are still present, but they are mild and do not interfere with daily activities. Complete remission is when there are no symptoms of RA and no evidence of joint damage on X-rays.

Achieving remission is the goal of treatment for RA. Remission can be achieved with a variety of medications, including disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, and corticosteroids. Early diagnosis and treatment of RA can help to prevent joint damage and improve the chances of achieving remission.