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What is the differential diagnosis for arthritis?

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What is the differential diagnosis for arthritis?

The following disorders should also be considered in the differential diagnosis: Crystalline arthropathies (ie, gout and pseudogout) Inflammatory arthritis (eg, rheumatoid arthritis) Seronegative spondyloarthropathies (eg, psoriatic arthritis and reactive arthritis)

What is the differential diagnosis of joint pain?

Physical finding Diagnoses to consider
SLE, Behçet’s syndrome, reactive arthritis, Wegener’s granulomatosis
Parotid enlargement Sjögren’s syndrome, sarcoidosis
Macroglossia Amyloidosis
Scalp tenderness Giant cell arteritis

What are the 7 types of arthritis?

What Type of Arthritis Do You Have?

  • Osteoarthritis.
  • Rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Childhood arthritis.
  • Spondyloarthropathies.
  • Lupus erythematosus.
  • Gout.
  • Infectious and reactive arthritis.
  • Psoriatic arthritis.

What is meant by differential diagnosis?

A differential diagnosis looks at the possible disorders that could be causing your symptoms. It often involves several tests. These tests can rule out conditions and/or determine if you need more testing.

What are the differences between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?

Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, involves the wearing away of the cartilage that caps the bones in your joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease in which the immune system attacks the joints, beginning with the lining of joints.

How is RA and OA diagnosed?

Blood tests for RA can help confirm or rule out the diagnosis. These tests look for different biomarkers in the blood, such as cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody and rheumatoid factor. A doctor may also check levels of the C-reactive protein antibody, a marker that indicates inflammation.

What are ACR criteria?

The ACR Appropriateness Criteria® are evidence-based guidelines to assist referring physicians and other providers in making the most appropriate imaging or treatment decision for a specific clinical condition.

What are the 3 main types of arthritis?

Arthritis Types

  • Osteoarthritis.
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Childhood Arthritis.

What are the 4 types of arthritis?

The five main types of arthritis

  • Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis.
  • Rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease.
  • Psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis (PA) is typically seen in people who have psoriasis, an autoimmune skin condition.
  • Fibromyalgia.
  • Gout.

What are the 3 process of differential diagnosis?

What are the steps?

  • Take a medical history. When preparing for differential diagnosis, a doctor will need to take a person’s full medical history.
  • Perform a physical exam. Next, a doctor will want to perform a basic medical examination.
  • Conduct diagnostic tests.
  • Send the person for referrals or consultations.