How rheumatoid arthritis damages the entire body

If you’re familiar with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), it's no secret that it affects your joints, making pain a regular part of everyday life. But the autoimmune disease doesn't stop there. Many people with RA have additional problems with their heart, lungs, eyes, skin, and more, thanks largely to inflammation. Sometimes, the issues aren't caused by RA itself, but by the drugs used to treat the condition.

Here are some of the most common complications reported by people with RA, and what you can do to help lower your risk.