There are several risk factors like the family history, sex, smoking and obesity. Studies have stated that most of the genetic variations for people depend on HLA (human leukocyte antigen) genes and non-genetic factors like exposure to irritants and pollutants leading to the potential risk factors of rheumatoid arthritis. The most important goal to treat rheumatoid arthritis is to reduce the joint pain and swelling because it can maintain or improve joint function. The long-term goal of treating rheumatoid arthritis is to slow or stop joint damage. Controlling joint inflammation will reduce your pain and improve your quality of life. But with proper medications, support, education, and prescribed exercises, you can prevent the most severe forms of the disease or at the most can prolong the worst-case symptoms.