Fecal incontinence occurs because of an underlying disease or illness (it is not considered a disease). There are numerous potential causes and many patients have more than one reason to cause loss of bowel control. Damage to muscles and nerves may occur directly at the time of vaginal childbirth or after anal or rectal surgery.
Joints affected in RA. General symptoms in RA. In addition to symptoms affecting the joints, several other symptoms are common in patients with RA. Patients may experience a general soreness, aching, and stiffness affecting the entire body. RA is commonly associated with fatigue and weakness, a feeling of sickness or malaise, as well as persistent low-grade fever.
In people with RA, white blood cells cause inflammation in the synovium. This causes the tissue that lines the walls of the joints to thicken and become swollen and painful when moved. The uncontrollable inflammation leads to joint erosion, a loss of motion and damage to many associated parts of the body.