What are the main complications of rheumatism?

Patient's question:

What are the complications caused by rheumatism?

Doctor's answer:

If rheumatism is not treated in time, it may lead to the following complications:
1. Pneumonia
2. Urinary tract infection
3. Cushing's syndrome
4. Oral ulcers
5. Infectious diseases
6. Kidneys, which may result in liver enlargement, jaundice, liver area pain, and chronic active hepatitis
7. Heart, which is prone to pericardial friction, increased heart rate, and other heart diseases, posing significant harm
8. Joints, where pain, swelling, stiffness, and deformity leading to functional loss may occur in joints throughout the body.

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