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What Do The Following Test Reports Indicate?
Question: my mother is 75. her test reports: ESR=59 mm/hr, CRP-C=<1 mg/L, RF=<10 IU/mL. is she having Rheumatoid arthritis? Doctor has given Sulfasalazine delayed-release (SAZO 500). she is not having any joint pain. what r the other tests to be done for confirmation of arthritis?
Brief Answer:
No Rheumatoid arthritis based on these reports.
Detailed Answer:
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Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
In these reports her ESR is raised which is a non specific marker of inflammation. Based on raised ESR, we don't diagnose Rheumatoid Arthritis.
The diagnosis is based on positive blood tests and the symptoms.
However, the confirmatory diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis is based on the test known as Anti CCP Antibody test.
So, you can get this test done and write back with the report.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
No Rheumatoid arthritis based on these reports.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
In these reports her ESR is raised which is a non specific marker of inflammation. Based on raised ESR, we don't diagnose Rheumatoid Arthritis.
The diagnosis is based on positive blood tests and the symptoms.
However, the confirmatory diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis is based on the test known as Anti CCP Antibody test.
So, you can get this test done and write back with the report.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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