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Rheumatoid Arthritis


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Alternate Names : RA

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis & Tests

Joint x-rays
Rheumatoid factor test is positive in about 75% of people with symptoms
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate is elevated
CBC may show low hematocrit (anemia) or abnormal platelet counts
C-reactive protein may be a positive indication for patients with no detectable rheumatoid factor
Synovial fluid analysis

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Diseases & Conditions

• Allergic Vasculitis
• Anemia
• Arthritis
• Cataract
• Diabetes
• Osteoporosis
• Pleurisy

Tests & Exams

• CBC
• ESR
• Hematocrit (HCT)
• Joint X-Ray
• Rheumatoid Factor
• Synovial Fluid Analysis

Surgery & Procedures

• Hip Joint Replacement
• Knee Joint Replacement

Other Topics

• Ankle Pain
• Appetite - Decreased
• Arthritis - Resources
• Bleeding
• Breathing Difficulty
• Elbow Pain
• Eye Burning - Itching and Discharge
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Finger Pain
• High Blood Pressure
• How to Make a Splint
• Joint Pain
• Joint Swelling
• Knee Pain
• Limited Range of Motion
• Malaise
• Neck Pain
• Nodules
• Paleness
• Prosthesis
• Rashes
• Skin Lumps
• Swelling
• Swollen Glands
• Ulcers
• Weight Gain - Unintentional
• Wrist Pain

Review Date : 5/6/2002
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial. Previous review: Ajay Nirula M.D., Ph.D., Department of Rheumatology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (1/31/2002).

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