Which symptom is the most common cause for which the patient with rheumatic disease seeks medical attention?
A) Pain
B) Edema
C) Loss of function of joint
D) Tinnitus
Ans: A
Feedback: Pain is the symptom of rheumatic disease that most commonly causes a person to seek medical attention.
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