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Health Encyclopedia: Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Rheumatoid arthritis can be difficult to diagnose. Many other conditions resemble it and its symptoms can develop insidiously. Blood tests and x-rays may show normal results for months after the onset of joint pain. Even after rheumatoid arthritis has been diagnosed, it is extremely important to determine whether the course of the disease is benign (type 1) or aggressive (type 2) in order to treat the problem appropriately.

Blood Tests

Various blood tests may be used to help diagnose RA, ...

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Expert & Community Posts

Treating the Fire of Rheumatoid Arthritis

By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...systemic lupus erythematosus (aka: Lupus ot SLE), reactive arthritis, trauma, seronegative... Read more »

Joint Replacement Surgery: Right for You?

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

Despite aggressive medical treatment, there are many rheumatoid arthritis patients who suffer... Read more »

There may be new ways to test for Rheumatoid Factor

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

Not too long ago, I wrote about the utility of the Rheumatoid Factor (RF) and the anti-cyclic... Read more »

Vitamin D: A Cure for Metabolic Syndrome?

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

Metabolic syndrome - you might know it as pre-diabetes - is that increasingly common collection of... Read more »

Which Biologic Agent Will Become the Standard Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

Most U.S. rheumatologists would agree that the standard of care when it comes to treating... Read more »

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Health Guide

Fibromyalgia: Conditions with Similar Symptoms

...arthritis, bacterial endocarditis, mycobacterial and fungal arthritis, viral arthritisPostinfectious or Reactive ArthritisReiters syndrome (a disorder characterized by arthritis and inflammation... Read more »

Gout: Risk Factors

...bacterial endocarditis, mycobacterial and fungal arthritis, viral arthritis, osteomyelitisPostinfectious or Reactive ArthritisReiters syndrome (a disorder characterized by arthritis and... Read more »

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Diagnosis

...arthritis, bacterial endocarditis, mycobacterial and fungal arthritis, viral arthritisPostinfectious or Reactive ArthritisReiter syndrome (a disorder characterized by arthritis and inflammation in... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Diagnosis

Osteoarthritis is often visible in x-rays. Cartilage loss is indicated by certain images:If the normal space between the bones in a joint is narrowed.If there is an abnormal increase in bone... Read more »

Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Risk Factors

The varicella-zoster virus is responsible for both chickenpox and herpes zoster, but its method of infection is different in both diseases.Both the active varicella and zoster form of the... Read more »

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