Which of the following is seen in seropositive rheumatoid ahritis?
High-Yield Explanation
* Positive for Rheumatoid factor in blood is seropositivity. * Patients with positive rheumatoid factor usually present with symptoms like * Joint deformities & disability * Symmetrical involvement of joints * Inflammation * Swelling and painful in multiple joints, especially of hands and feet. * Morning stiffness (sho term) * Development of firm lumps near joints - "Rheumatoid nodules" * Deterioration of bone & cailage (X- ray findings REF : HARRISONS 21ST ED