Certain types of arthritis are associated with nodules, or lumps that commonly develop near a joint. At first, you may not recognize them for what they really are. Don’t ignore the lumps or nodules. Let a doctor evaluate the nodules because certain characteristics — such as their location, size, and composition — are useful during the diagnostic process. For example, did you know that firm, non-tender, subcutaneous nodules develop in about 25% of rheumatoid arthritis patients?
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