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How is arthritis detected?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 5/20/2023

The first sign is usually inflammation in the joints often the same joints on opposite sides will inflame at the same time. If the RA is suspected then blood tests and xrays are done to expose the extent of the problem.

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