A 46-year-old female complains of fatigue, general malaise, and pain and swelling in her hands that has gradually worsened over the last few weeks. She reports that pain, stiffness, and swelling of her hands are most severe in the morning. On physical examination, you note swelling of the metacarpophalangeal joints bilaterally. These are common signs of:

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Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by symptoms of fatigue, general malaise, and symmetric pain and swelling in the hands, particularly in the metacarpophalangeal joints, with morning stiffness lasting more than an hour, which aligns with the patient's presentation.

A 46-Year-Old Female Complains of Fatigue, General Malaise, and Pain