The first thing you should know about the Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) test is that it will have to be done at the physician’s office. You need to go in first thing in the morning. Then, you will need to tell your physician about the type of exam you are having and the symptoms that you are feeling.
After this information is given to you, he or she will explain about the test to you. Then, it will be time for you to tell your doctor how long you have had an acute inflammation of your joints.
It will be a two-part test in that the doctor will then do an x-ray of your arm and an MRI of the entire joint. When it comes to the x-ray, your physician will know what type of x-ray that is appropriate. This may include digital radiography or traditional radiography.
X-rays are used to determine the extent of the symptoms of the disease. This will include how severe the inflammation is, how many joints there are involved and the bone density and cartilage thickness of the joints.
If the inflammation is not too severe, the next step will be the MRI imaging tests. Your physician will use a special camera to take pictures of your joints and bones. Then, he or she will analyze the pictures to determine how the bones are reacting to the joint fluid.
The reason for the x-ray is that it will be helpful for the doctor in determining the extent of the condition. The x-ray will also help determine the severity of the joint swelling. Your doctor will be able to tell if the condition is more serious or not.
If the x-ray reveals a bone that has broken or has a dislocation, the doctor will be able to determine how severe it is. In some cases, he or she will be able to determine if it is osteoporosis or osteoarthritis. depending on what is found on the x-ray.
The purpose of the MRI is to get a picture of the joint fluid. It is important to note that the doctor is not actually going to inject the joint fluid into your joint. The fluid will be injected into the bone under the joint where the fracture or dislocation is located.
The imaging tests will be done in order to find out whether there are any blood vessels in your joints. and whether or not the joints are fluid filled. The results of the imaging tests will be helpful for your physician in determining if you have arthritis or not.
A few other things that will be discovered by doing your arm examination are if you are experiencing pain and swelling in your joints. The swelling will be found if there is not enough fluid within the joints. in the joints. Also, if there is enough fluid in the joints, then you will be able to know whether or not you have a degenerative condition.
You will also learn about your family medical history and if you are a smoker or not. There are some studies that suggest that people who smoke have more occurrences of arthritis than non-smokers.
When you go in for your IREM arm examination, you should be prepared to answer the questionnaire that will be asked of you. You will also be required to give information about your medications, if you have had any fractures or surgeries, if you are pregnant or if you are breast feeding, if you have a family history of arthritis and if you have ever been diagnosed with any chronic diseases.