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Illustration of joint inflammation (Freepik)

JAKARTA - Inflammatory diseases or reumatoids that are not treated immediately in the right way can risk triggering complications in organs other than joints, including the heart.

Reumatoid artritis is a type of joint inflammation triggered by autoimmune disorders, namely the condition when the immune system attacks the cells and body tissues themselves.

Reutatoid sufferers generally feel more intense joint pain while resting or after waking up. With time running, other symptoms will appear, such as swelling in the joint area accompanied by changes in skin color to redness and feeling warm when touched.

Internal medicine specialist dr.RM Suryo Anggoro. KW, Sp.PD, Subsp. R. He said, one of the main symptoms of this condition is the deformity or shape change of joints, which often interfere with the normal function of the associated organs.

For example, the patient's fingers can experience abnormalities until they appear to be warped. In addition to attacking the joints, inflammation that occurs also risks spreading to other organs, such as the eyes, lungs, or the heart.

The symptoms of reumatoids are growing gradually. This disease rarely appears suddenly, but slowly attacks several joints at once," said doctor Suryo as quoted by Antara.

"Complications outside the joints are rare, but they can happen. For example, there are cases of inflammation in the eyes or lungs," Suryo said in an online discussion that took place in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Furthermore, he explained that if inflammation reaches a blood vessel, the risk of cardiovascular problems will increase. This can lead to arteriosclerosis, namely hardening of blood vessels, which in turn can lead to a heart attack.

The ongoing inflammation will make blood vessels stiff or hardening in medical terms called arteriosclerosis. As a result, in the long term, reumatoid sufferers are more at risk of a heart attack, "he explained.

Suryo, who practices at Dr. Hospital. Cipto Mangunkusumo, reminded that it is important for the public to immediately check themselves if they feel symptoms of restlessness. Early detection and rapid treatment can prevent the development of serious complications outside the joints.