Arthritis can be of many types; osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout are the common types of arthritis. General symptoms of arthritis are joint pain, stiffness and tenderness.
Hence, if one morning your knees start to pain suddenly it becomes difficult to pin-point the type of arthritic pain you are suffering from! Unless you know the type of disease, you cannot start medication. At this situation, the best solution is to see a doctor as soon as possible.
A rheumatologist orders certain medical tests to know whether it is a rheumatoid arthritis attack or not. These are the tests that affirm rheumatoid arthritis:
- Rheumatoid Factor
- Anti-CCP Test
- C-reactive Protein
- ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentaiton Rate)
X-ray and MRI can also help to detect the disease and to track the effects of the medicines on the infected joints.
Medication, diet and exercise can help rheumatoid arthritis patients get back on to the normal track of life. Sooner the disease is detected the better; otherwise proper medication cannot be started. Do not delay consulting a doctor if you experience any of the Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms.
We will learn about the rheumatoid arthritis tests mentioned above in the upcoming articles. Keep watching!