Rheumatism screening is a set of medical tests that help diagnose autoimmune and rheumatic diseases, which affect the joints, muscles, and internal organs. The screening relies on analyzing inflammatory markers and antibodies that assist in detecting diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and gout.
Reasons for Conducting a Rheumatism Screening:
These tests are conducted when symptoms of arthritis and autoimmune diseases appear, such as:
✅ Joint pain and stiffness, especially in the morning or after periods of rest.
✅ Swelling and redness in the joints.
✅ Unexplained fever.
✅ Fatigue and chronic tiredness.
✅ Joint stiffness and difficulty moving.
✅ Muscle and bone pain.
✅ Recurrent infections without a clear cause.
✅ Rash or skin issues (as seen in lupus).
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, rheumatism screening can help identify the cause and take appropriate therapeutic steps in a timely manner.
🔬 The required tests for rheumatism screening at Tawn Lab Expertise
🩸 1️⃣ Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Test
It measures the level of inflammation in the body, where elevated values indicate the presence of chronic inflammations such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.
🩸 2️⃣ C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test
It measures the level of inflammation in the blood and is used to diagnose and monitor inflammatory and rheumatic diseases.
🩸 3️⃣ Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Test
It detects antibodies associated with rheumatoid arthritis and is a fundamental test in the diagnosis.
🩸 4️⃣ Antinuclear Antibodies Test (ANA)
It identifies the presence of autoimmune diseases such as lupus and chronic arthritis.
🩸 5️⃣ Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody Test (Anti-CCP)
A precise test that detects rheumatoid arthritis in its early stages.
🩸 6️⃣ Uric Acid Test
It helps diagnose gout, a type of arthritis resulting from the accumulation of uric acid crystals.
🩸 7️⃣ Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test
When do you need to undergo rheumatism screening?It detects anemia (low blood count) and infections associated with rheumatic diseases.
When do you need to undergo rheumatism screening?
📍 If you are experiencing chronic pain in your joints and muscles without a clear cause.
📍 When there is swelling and stiffness in the joints, especially in the morning.
📍 If you are experiencing unexplained general fatigue or weight loss.
📍 If you have a family history of autoimmune and rheumatic diseases.
📍 When symptoms of gout appear, such as sudden and severe pain in the big toe joint.
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