Anti-streptococcal 330 is rheumatism?

Antistreptococcal 330 is not necessarily rheumatism. Elevated antistreptolysin "O"(ASO), such as 330, only indicates the possible presence of streptococcal infection, but this value alone cannot be diagnosed as rheumatism. Elevated ASO can be seen in a variety of conditions, such as recent streptococcal pharyngitis, tonsillitis and other infections. Rheumatic diseases are a complex group of diseases. Diagnosis requires a combination of factors. In addition to ASO levels, clinical symptoms such as joint pain, swelling, fever, rash, etc., and other laboratory results such as erythrocyte sedimentation, C-reactive protein, autoantibodies, etc. are also needed. Even if ASO levels are elevated and some related symptoms are present, it is not easy to conclude that rheumatism is present. Other diseases that may cause similar symptoms, such as other infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, etc., need to be ruled out. Further examination and evaluation are essential to confirm the diagnosis. The doctor may ask for a detailed medical history, perform a comprehensive physical examination, and schedule other targeted tests to determine whether rheumatism is present. Blindly treating is not recommended until the diagnosis is clear. Overtreatment may bring unnecessary side effects and risks, while delay in diagnosis and treatment may also lead to disease progression and adverse consequences. Anti-streptococcal 330 is only a test indicator and cannot be simply equated with rheumatism. It requires a comprehensive analysis and judgment by a professional doctor to ensure accurate diagnosis and reasonable treatment.