Rheumatoid arthritis, often known as RA, is an autoimmune illness that causes inflammation and worsens over time. Rheumatoid arthritis can result in joint deterioration and disability if it is not properly treated. The purpose of this research was to investigate and assess the many approaches to the early identification of rheumatoid arthritis as well as the treatment options that slow its progression. The presence of clinical and laboratory evidences can be used to make a prediction about the prognosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The introduction of new criteria for the classification of RA has made it possible to begin treatment at an earlier stage. As a result, the necessity of detecting and treating rheumatoid arthritis in its early stages is discussed in this article.