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One of the things found IN RA is "rheumatoid Factor" this is part of the immune system.
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What substance is found in the blood of patients with rheumatoid arthritis?
In about 70% of RA patients Rheumatoid factor is present.
What is the difference between arthritis and seronegative arthritis?
Arthritis comes in over a hundred different forms. However when referring to rheumatoid arthritis a blood test is done the checks for rheumatoid factor (RF). In about 70to 80% of cases rheumatoid arthritis will be accompanied by a positive RF. However in the rest of the cases where all indicators point to Rheumatoid arthritis and where no RF is found it is referred to a seronegative rheumatoid arthritis.
Which type of arthritis is found in younger patients such as people in their 20s?
Either osteoarthritis gained as a result of trauma in an accident or an inflammatory arthritis which is an autoimmune disease like juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
Can you catch Rheumatoid Arthritis from eating after someone who has it?
No, Rheumatoid arthritis is not contagious.
Can a person have rheumatoid arthritis sarcoidosis and lycon plantis?
a person can have rheumatoid arthritis as well as sarcoidosis, see (Sarcoid-like Granulomatous Disease Following Etanercept Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis) in the related link below. However no reference can be found anywhere to lycon plantis.
Where was the word rheumatoid arthritis derived from?
Rheumatoid comes from the term "rheuma" which meaning "a substance that flows". Upuntil the 1800's rheumatoid arthritis, was thought to be caused when "humours", substances that were thought to flow through the body stopped in certain parts of our body, such as joints in the case of arthritis,(Arthritis, from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation) bringing about pain and swelling.
How does rheumatoid arthritis affect the blood?
It is not unusual for Anemia or "low blood" to accompany rheumatoid arthritis. Anemia indicates a low number of red blood cells and that these cells are low in hemoglobin, the substance that carries oxygen through the body. A low white blood cell count (leukopenia) can occur as a result of Felty's syndrome which is a complication of rheumatoid arthritis that is also characterized by enlargement of the spleen.
Am I at risk for rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is not a hereditary condition. While it is not passed down parents, certain genes that make you more susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis are.
Is Milwaukee shoulder a form of rheumatoid arthritis?
No, Milwaukee shoulder is not a type of rheumatoid arthritis.
What is the disease accompanied by pain stiffness and inflammation of muscles and joints?
These are symptoms that are found in Rheumatoid arthritis. however to make an accurate diagnosis would take the expertise of a qualified health professional.
What is the medical term meaning Rheumatoid Arthritis in the toes?
Rheumatoid arthritis in the toes Forefoot problems such as hammer toes, claw toes, mallet toes, and bunions often develop as a result of arthritis, particularly rheumatoid arthritis.
Where do I need to go to find out more about diet for rheumotoid arthritis?
There are certain foods that can help you control your rheumatoid arthritis and the symptoms that go along with it. www.webmd.com/���rheumatoid-arthritis/guide/���can-your-diet-help-relieve-rheumatoid-arthritis
