Rheumatism can be checked by physical examination, laboratory tests, X-rays and ultrasound. Rheumatoid rheumatism can be examined by physical examination, antibody testing, and imaging.
Rheumatoid patients can be examined by physical examination, which shows redness and swelling of large joints such as knees, ankles and shoulders; laboratory examination shows increased serum antibodies against hemolytic streptococcus, increased blood sedimentation and neutrophilia; X-ray shows osteoporosis of the joints; and ultrasonography shows damage to the heart.
Rheumatoid patients after physical examination can be seen symmetrical metacarpophalangeal joints and other small joint swelling, antibody testing can be seen rheumatoid factor positive, anti-citrullinated protein antibody positive, imaging examination can be seen in the destruction of the joint surface, joint space narrowing, adjacent bone tissue osteoporosis.
If the patient has symptoms such as joint swelling and pain, it is recommended to consult the doctor as soon as possible, and choose the appropriate examination program under the guidance of the doctor, so as to clarify or exclude the diagnosis as soon as possible.