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Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis
The diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis usually begins with physical examination. Directed questions from the doctor about the signs and symptoms and examine the affected joints. In addition, the doctor may recommend:
1- blood tests: in people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, blood tests check the speed of sedimentation (precipitation) red blood cell (which is screening measures the speed of deposition of cells red blood in a sample of blood - Erythrocyte sedimentation rate - ESR), usually, a high percentage indicate the presence of inflammation in the body. There are other blood tests commonly examine the presence of antibodies causing rheumatism (RF - Rheumatoid factor) and anti-peptides (Anti - Cyclic citrullinated peptide - anti -
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