Anti-CCP antibody test detects cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies. These autoantibodies are found in the blood of rheumatoid arthritis patients. These autoantibodies mistakenly destroy the healthy tissues of the joints. A positive anti-CCP antibody with positive rheumatoid factor confirms rheumatoid arthritis. A positive anti-CCP antibody with negative rheumatoid factor reveals the early stage of rheumatoid arthritis.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. You have inflammatory joint pain which is causing stiffness of the joints once they are rested. This is called the jelly phenomenon.
Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Seeing your weight, this might be early osteoarthritis. However, if there is swelling, we need to tap the knee and get the fluid.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems like two of your joints (fingers and elbow) are involved, which could happen in different types of arthritis. Some types of arthritis can cause low platelets.
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Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.You do not have rheumatoid arthritis. There is only pain and swelling in the joints along with morning stiffness. If you have pain, you can take Tylenol (Paracetamol).
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. You have pain in the small joints of your body with an elevated CRP (C-reactive protein) level.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects many joints, including those in the hands and feet.
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