1. Which Doctor should I consult for Rheumatoid arthritis?

A Rheumatologist, Orthopaedician, General Physician.

2. Are Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis same?

No, they are entirely different from each other but they do have similarity in affecting the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is auto - immune disease affecting the lining of the joint (synovium) where as, osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease affecting the structure covering the joint.

3. Does Rheumatoid arthritis affects children?

Yes, Rheumatoid arthritis also affects children and it is called as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) with symptoms of joint stiffness and premature closing of growing ends of bones. Treatment is similar to that of adults.