• Joint and bone aches and swelling• Fever • Loss of appetite and unexplained weight loss • Tenderness and stiffness when sitting or standing still for an extended period of time • Extreme exhaustion and fatigue
Rheumatoid arthritis in young individuals has no established scientific etiology, although doctors typically blame an unhealthy lifestyle for making the condition worse. The several considerations include:
• Hereditary: Anyone, young or old, is at a higher chance of developing rheumatoid arthritis if someone in your family has the condition.
• Smoking: Smoking cigarettes and using tobacco increases the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis in younger people.
Obesity: Being overweight or obese is another major factor in why young people's bones and joints deteriorate.