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nailit | 01:24 Sun 26th Feb 2012 | Body & Soul
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how is arthritus diagnosed?
is it a blood test or xray?
thanks.
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What type of arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis:
http://www.nhs.uk/Con.../Pages/Diagnosis.aspx

Osteoarthritis:
http://www.nhs.uk/Con.../Pages/Diagnosis.aspx

Reactive arthritis:
http://www.nhs.uk/Con.../Pages/Diagnosis.aspx

(If you're referring to the form of arthritis which is often age-related, it's the 'osteoarthritis' link you need).

Chris
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cheers chris, will have a look through those links now.
Osteoarthritis is diagnosed by X-Ray alone.
Other types of arthritis are diagnosed by X-Ray AND blood tests.
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Thank you squad
nailit......that is the "bottom line" but Buenchico's links will put a bit of meat on it for you.

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