It is currently recognized that rheumatoid arthritis may recur even after remission.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease. At present, rheumatoid arthritis cannot be cured, and the main goal of treatment is to achieve clinical remission or low disease activity. Clinical remission refers to the absence of obvious signs and symptoms of inflammatory activity. With early diagnosis and standardized treatment, most patients can achieve remission.
For patients in remission, they are still very prone to relapse, i.e., from remission to active disease. Relapses are mostly related to factors such as fatigue, mental stress, and infections.
Rheumatoid arthritis cannot be cured clinically, so it is recommended that rheumatoid arthritis patients go to the rheumatology and immunology department of regular hospitals for detailed consultation.