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Rheumatoid arthritis could be caused by intestinal bacteria

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The rheumatoid arthritisan autoimmune disease that causes persistent synovitis in the joints, could be caused by the intestinal bacteria in our bodiesThe team of researchers at Harvard University analysed faecal samples from individuals in New York, some healthy and some with rheumatoid arthritis. Among this second group, it was found that patients without arthritis treatment had in 75% of cases the bacterium Prevotella copri, which causes intestinal inflammation.

Rheumatoid arthritis could be caused by intestinal bacteria

This finding has to be viewed with caution, as genetics and environmental factors such as the tobacco are also associated with the occurrence of atritiswhich is a disorder in which the body itself attacks the tissues of the joints.

Biosalud and its treatment for rheumatoid arthritis

At Biosalud we have 30 years of experience in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, helping our patients to enjoy life again without pain or discomfort.

If the arthritis is not very advanced, it can be treated with specialised treatments and therapy sessions.

At Biosalud, we listen to you, we analyse what you say, we study your organism, we find the cause of your arthritis and we apply a personalised treatment.

Mariano Bueno

Dr. Mariano Bueno and his team

2 thoughts on “La artritis reumatoide podría ser causada por bacterias intestinales”

  1. good since a month ago I suffer from swelling in my right hand and the middle finger is the only one that hurts in the joints and in my left hand the little finger hurts when I move it as if it were fractured.

    • Good afternoon,

      this is a general information blog and in no case replaces the consultation and treatment prescribed by a specialist. We cannot give you an answer by this means and we recommend that you consult a specialist. Regards

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