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What is palindromic rheumatism? Does it progress to rheumatoid arthritis?
What is palindromic rheumatism? Does it progress to rheumatoid arthritis?
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Palindromic rheumatism is a type of arthritis that causes sudden inflammation in one or several joints. It lasts a few hours or up to a few days. And then it goes away just as quickly as it began.
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