Three indicators of rheumatoid arthritis that men must know

Clinically, relevant examinations are required for the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, and among the examination results, the three indicators of rheumatoid arthritis are also the areas that people need to pay the most attention to.

1. Rheumatoid factor:

Rheumatoid factor is an anti-IgG immunoglobulin produced in the body. It is mainly synthesized by synovial plasma cells and secreted into synovial fluid and blood. In addition, plasma cells of spleen, lymph nodes and rheumatoid subcutaneous nodules can also produce it.

2. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate:

That is, the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), which can be used as a reliable indicator to judge the activity of inflammation. Its rise and fall are consistent with the activity of rheumatoid arthritis, and can also be used as an indicator to judge the efficacy and diagnosis of treatment.

3.C-reactive protein (CRP):

When inflammation or tissue necrosis occurs, serum CRP concentration rises rapidly. In the active stage of rheumatism, serum CRP rises significantly and is one of the indicators for observing the activity of the disease. It is closely related to the activity of inflammation and the results are not easily affected by factors such as anemia and hyperglobulinemia, so it reflects the inflammation condition more accurately.