How to tell if you have rheumatism

Rheumatic diseases can be analyzed through clinical symptoms, laboratory tests and imaging tests. 1. Clinical symptoms: Rheumatic diseases include a variety of diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, etc. Clinical symptoms may include joint pain, skin rashes, dry mouth, dry eyes, etc., and the clinical manifestations of patients may vary depending on the specific diseases. Patients may also have non-specific symptoms such as fever, sweating and fatigue. 2. Laboratory tests: Commonly used laboratory tests in the diagnosis of rheumatic diseases include rheumatoid factor, anti-nuclear antibody spectrum, anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody, anti-phospholipid antibody and other autoantibodies, as well as blood sedimentation, CRP and so on. 3. Imaging tests: X-ray, ultrasound, nuclear magnetic, isotope and other imaging tests are helpful in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of rheumatic joint lesions. If you want to know whether you are suffering from rheumatism, it is recommended to go to the rheumatology and immunology department of regular hospitals to get a clear diagnosis and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized diagnosis and treatment.