DIAGNOSTICS

diagnostics

It is important to understand the diagnosis of arthritis is based on a combination of the below-given points.

• X-Ray, Ultrasound&MRI: The imaging investigations help detect the inflammatory lesions and erosions in the soft tissues of a rheumatic patient. 
• Blood Tests: Blood tests reveal an elevated Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)or C-Reactive Protein (CRP) level that indicates inflammation in the body. 
• Symptoms Description: Morning stiffness of joints, pain in wrist, hand, knee, elbow, and ankle joints, and so on are some common symptoms that indicate the presence of arthritis. The rheumatoid arthritis doctor assesses the condition of the patient and then plans the best-suited treatment.
• Physical Examination: The Rheumatologist in Bhopal carries out a physical examination to inspect the position of the joint, its anatomy, color, size, and muscle bulk, and palpate for skin warmth, joint swelling, and tenderness to confirm if the patient requires rheumatic disease treatment.