Rheumatoid arthritis is a serious disease that may cause joint deformity, difficulty in joint movement and disability, and may also involve other organs and even jeopardize the patient’s life. At present, rheumatoid arthritis is mainly regarded as an autoimmune disease, the specific cause of the disease has not been clarified, mainly involving the peripheral joints of the patient, untimely treatment of the patient with the progression of the disease may lead to joint deformities, loss of joint function or even disability, rheumatoid arthritis can also involve the eyes, lungs, heart, blood vessels and other organs and serious threat to the patient’s life. Relevant data show that the disability rate of rheumatoid arthritis for more than 15 years can reach 61.3%, but after early and standardized treatment, some patients can alleviate clinical symptoms, control disease progression and prevent the occurrence of disability. Rheumatoid arthritis patients are advised to go to the rheumatology and immunology departments of regular hospitals for detailed consultation and treatment in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, so as to avoid delaying the condition.