Rheumatoid arthritis cannot be cured. Early and aggressive treatment can relieve symptoms and control disease progression. Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic autoimmune disease, the cause of which is unclear, with genetics and autoimmune abnormalities being key factors in the development of the disease. When there is an immune system disorder, the immune system will attack its own normal body tissues, resulting in inflammation of the joint cartilage and synovium, which manifests itself as chronic, multi-joint pain, swelling, morning stiffness, joint deformity, and multiple organ damage. Since the cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown, there is no treatment for the cause of the disease, so it cannot be cured and relieved. After diagnosis, ibuprofen, prednisone, methotrexate and other medications are mainly used to control the symptoms and slow down the progress of the disease. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis can reduce joint destruction and avoid disability, deformity and serious complications. It is recommended that patients consult a doctor in a timely manner and follow the doctor’s instructions actively to improve the prognosis.