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ANA (antinuclear antibody) test is done to diagnose autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. This test looks for the presence of antinuclear antibodies, which are autoantibody that attacks the body during an autoimmune reaction.

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Can high protein levels indicate cancer in ANA patient?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Elevated levels of total protein do not indicate malignancy alone.

I get joint and muscle pain with positive ANA test and normal ESR and CRP. What is my problem?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to ask you a few more queries.

Does high ANA blood test result indicate rheumatoid arthritis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. A positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) test is not a sign of rheumatoid arthritis.

I am 24, female. Can osteoarthritis cause neck and back pain?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.It does seem like osteoarthritis, but I would suggest ruling out rheumatological diseases as well and check vitamin D and repeat it.

Do my joint pain and blood report suggest early-stage lupus?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry; we are here to help you. The large joint pains are not significant for autoimmune (abnormal immune response) diseases.

How to confirm if someone has systemic lupus erythematosus?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Get an ANA test (antinuclear antibodies) done to diagnose SLE. Though ANA is positive in other autoimmune diseases too, it is strongly positive in SLE.

I have weird sensations and paresthesia. What are the causes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your description, all your symptoms and moderate arterial hypertension point towards a chronic condition.

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What causes fevers and night sweats?

Hello,Welcome to iclinic.com.I understand your concern.I went through your post. Firstly, a single lymph node is very rarely lymphoma.

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