How to check for rheumatism

Rheumatology examination mainly includes autoantibody detection, inflammatory marker examination, blood routine examination, imaging examination, joint puncture and synovial fluid analysis, other examinations, etc. 1. Autoantibody detection such as rheumatoid factor, anti-cyclic citrulline antibody, etc., is of great significance for the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. By detecting the presence and level of these antibodies in the blood, it can help determine whether there is rheumatism caused by autoimmune abnormalities. 2. Inflammatory markers such as erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, etc., can reflect the degree of inflammation in the body, which is helpful for assessing the activity of rheumatism. 3. Blood routine examination can understand the situation of white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets, etc., some rheumatism may lead to abnormal blood routine, which is helpful for auxiliary diagnosis. 4. Imaging examination such as X-ray, CT, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), etc. can be used to observe the structural changes of joints, bones and other parts, which is of great value for diagnosing rheumatism such as arthritis and evaluating the progress of the disease. 5. Joint puncture and synovial fluid analysis For patients with joint effusion, joint fluid is extracted for examination, and cell components, inflammatory factors, etc. are analyzed to help clarify the nature of joint pathology.6. Other examinations Depending on the specific type of rheumatism, some special examinations may be required, such as blood uric acid test for gout diagnosis. It should be noted that the diagnosis of rheumatism is a comprehensive process. A single examination result usually cannot be diagnosed. It needs to be combined with the patient's symptoms, signs, medical history and multiple examination results for comprehensive analysis and judgment. At the same time, different rheumatology may need to focus on different examination items, and the examination results also need to be interpreted and evaluated by professional doctors. If rheumatism is suspected, seek medical attention in time and follow the doctor's advice for relevant examination and treatment.