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Does my 50 yr old aunt has Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Female 50 years with the following lab results:
Uric Acid 4.7 mg/dL
ASO Negative
CRP 5 mg/dL
RA Factor 27 IU/L
ANA Positive (5.8)
Please help me understand what could be the problem. She is my aunt and has swelling and pain in her finger joints in one of her hands.
Uric Acid 4.7 mg/dL
ASO Negative
CRP 5 mg/dL
RA Factor 27 IU/L
ANA Positive (5.8)
Please help me understand what could be the problem. She is my aunt and has swelling and pain in her finger joints in one of her hands.
Thank you Dr. It was informative. Will check with an orthopaedist or a rheumatologist.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi!
The uric acid is within normal range so gout is more or less ruled out. Normally C reactive protein is undetectable in blood. A level between 1-3 shows moderate risk and a level above 3 shows increased risk for heart problems, infection, inflammation, dental problem, arthritis, cancers etc. A high C-Reactive protein should be evaluated ASAP. RA factor is normal so rheumatoid is more or less ruled out. High ANA could be non-specific or may be due to an autoimmune disease. Mixed connective tissue disorders also cause a high ANA. What is important is the pattern of ANA staining: homogenous, speckled, or nucleolar. At her age it can be osteoarthritis or simple arthritis also. Do discuss these results with an orthopedic specialist or a rheumatologist. Take care!
The uric acid is within normal range so gout is more or less ruled out. Normally C reactive protein is undetectable in blood. A level between 1-3 shows moderate risk and a level above 3 shows increased risk for heart problems, infection, inflammation, dental problem, arthritis, cancers etc. A high C-Reactive protein should be evaluated ASAP. RA factor is normal so rheumatoid is more or less ruled out. High ANA could be non-specific or may be due to an autoimmune disease. Mixed connective tissue disorders also cause a high ANA. What is important is the pattern of ANA staining: homogenous, speckled, or nucleolar. At her age it can be osteoarthritis or simple arthritis also. Do discuss these results with an orthopedic specialist or a rheumatologist. Take care!
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