How do blood tests determine arthritis is it has to do with your bones and not blood?
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Blood test is required to evaluate whether ESR is elevated, it is the laboratory data needed to diagnose Arthritis particularly rheumatoid arthritis. Another thing is the URIC ACID,this is elevated if you have Gouty arthritis.\n\nESR - Erythrocyte sedimentation rate\n\nA sedimentation rate is common blood test that is used to detect and monitor inflammation in the body. The sedimentation rate is also called the erythrocyte sedimentation rate because it is a measure of the red blood cells (erythrocytes) sedimenting in a tube over a given period of time. Sedimentation rate is often abbreviated as sed rate or ESR.\n\nURIC ACID - The blood uric acid test measures the level of the uric acid in a blood sample taken from a vein. Uric acid is also produced by the breakdown of the body's cell.\n\nHigh levels of uric acid in the blood can cause the excess uric acid to be deposited in the body's joints, leading to a painful arthritis condition called gout. If gout remains untreated for several years, uric acid crystals can build up in the joints and surrounding connective tissues, forming hard deposits called tophi. High levels of uric acid may also lead to kidney failure or result in the formation of uric acid kidney stones.
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Your blood type depends on the blood type of your parents. So if their bloodtype is known you can make a good guess of your bloodtype. \nBut to be ascertain you'll have to get pricked .. Btw .. it doesnt hurt or something .. they just take a droplet of your blood for this test ..
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Rheumatoid arthritis \n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nRheumatoid arthritis is due to an abnormal reaction of the body's immune system to the joints. It can also attack other parts of the body like the muscles, lungs, skin, blood vessels, nerves and eyes. It is most commonly seen in people between the ages of 40 and 60, especially in women. \n\n\nWhich joints are affected? \nRheumatoid arthritis often affects the small joints, especially of the wrists, hands and feet. It causes pain, stiffness and swelling which is worst in the morning. Later, other joints like the shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and ankles may also be involved. The affected person may find difficulty in gripping eating utensils, turning taps, dressing or writing.\n\n\nWhat is the Treatment? \nOccupational Therapy and Physiotherapy\nOccupational therapy and physiotherapy help to improve your ability to function independently. Your occupational therapist can teach you how to use specially designed tools like large-handled spoons to carry out your daily activities.\n\n\nHeat/Cold Treatment and Medication\nFor stiff joints, warm water or a heating pad can help. With a hot, painful joint, cold packs or water may be better. Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis involves taking medicines which reduce the pain and swelling of the joints. Other medicines to slow down the progress of the disease may be added later.\n\n\nSurgery\nIn the later stages, surgery may be needed to repair and replace badly damaged joints. \n\n\nHi, Do visit my webpage to find out more.\nhttp://www.bonesnjoints.cjb.net\nMany patients took our solutions and felt better.\nGrow black hair again, nicer nails, firmer skin, younger look, lower sugar level, lower high blood...
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Only a blood test will tell...
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I'm not 100% sure, but I think it only checks enzymes...a different blood test is performed to diagnose hepatitis.
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I assume you mean "depression" (with an 'i'). No, a blood test cannot determine whether a person is depressed or not. A diagnosis of depression is usually made on the basis of the pattern of symptoms one presents (e.g., early morning awakenings; changes in appetite; feelings of sadness, pessimism, past failures, loss of pleasure, guilty feelings, and many more). A blood test may provide an indication of hormonal and/or neurotransmitter imbalances (e.g., estrogen in the first case, serotonin in the second case) that will affect mood.
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The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease. In OA, the cartilage cushion in the joints breaks down, causing the bones to rub together. Pain, stiffness, and sometimes the formation of bone growths, called spurs, result. OA can affect any joint, but it is most common in the hands, feet, spine, and in large, weight-bearing joints such as the hips and knees. Although OA is often attributed to general wear and tear associated with aging, it can also be caused or exacerbated by a number of other problems, including obesity, injury, or repeated joint stress. Many researchers believe that OA is in part hereditary, and may be due to genetic abnormalities in the cells that produce cartilage.
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i work in the healthcare field, and to the best of my knowledge, an employer can ask you to take a physical. however, i am pretty sure there would not be any blood testing. ive never encountered one. regardless, you are protected by federal law against discrimination of any kind in employment, so  if they did find out, and terminated you, or used that as an excuse to hire you in the first place, youve got yourself one hell of a case if you choose to sue.
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TAKE A BLOOD TEST .. IT SHOWS EVERY THING
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your bones release calcium into your blood to maintain specific blood calcium levels...not so sure about the second mineral...
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Some of the most common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are:\n\n    * Joint swelling. Especially in the small joints of the hands and feet.\n    * Joint tenderness, stiffness, and pain. Especially in the morning.\n\nIf you have these symptoms, contact your doctor. With proper treatment, rheumatoid arthritis can be controlled and you will probably only experience limited pain.
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Besides anemia, it could be hypothyroidism.  Your thyroid gland isn't active enough to keep your body well-regulated.  Both of these conditions can be checked by your health care provider by blood testing.
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Most forms of arthritis are non-infections.
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Hypercalcemia, or elevated levels of calcium in the blood may indicate a reabsorption problem with the bones. Please be cautious about utilizing this question/answer board for diagnosing/treating this problem. Since you've been having bloodwork done I would expect that your healthcare practitioner is ordering the bloodwork for a reason and they should be answering your question regarding this topic.
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when you get married you get a marriage certificate.\nbefore you get married you get a blood test.
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with the correct treatmeant the symptoms can be eased for long periods of time.\nnot sure that helps much.arthritis is sadly something we know very lil about,theres a huge sum of money been thrown into research here in england.
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I know that there are some blood tests to rule out some reasons for joint pain.  If they have been ruled out, you need to talk to your doctor about other possible causes.  \n\nOne might be a problem in your cervical and lumbar spine.  Its also possible that you have a condition called fibromyalgia.  Arthritis comes to mind as well.  \n\nA pinched nerve can cause a lot of the symptoms your having.  See your doctor.  If he doesn't do anything, get another doctor.  Good luck.