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9 TESTS TO DIAGNOSE ARTHRITIS

Arthritis diagnosis can be done by following tests.   1. ESR ( Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)- This is the test used to detect the collection of the RBC at the bottom of the glass tube which is filled with a test sample of blood. In people suffering from arthritis there is high ESR rate with inflammation. [...]

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WHAT IS ARTHRITIS?

The word ‘ Arthritis’ refers to pain and inflammation of the joints. The classical feature of arthritis is inflammation as well as it is also a defensive mechanism by which the body reacts protectively against invasion of the body cells or tissues. Hips, knees, ankles, elbows and fingers are the most commonly affected joints in [...]

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