6Diagnosis
The two most options to diagnose inflammatory arthritis are sedimentation rate and CRP. They can suggest the presence of inflammation, but it is impossible to differentiate between different forms. Other markers that indicate an inflammatory type of arthritis include increased white cell count, elevated platelets, and anemia.
In some cases, it is also helpful to test for several genetic markers. For instance, HLA-B27 positivity is significantly linked to ankylosing spondylitis. In addition, the synovial fluid analysis would indicate a lot of information concerning inflammation. Imaging techniques are another alternative to diagnosing inflammatory arthritis. An X-ray can provide detailed images of the affected joints and show common symptoms like bony erosions, joint space narrowing, cartilage loss, joint effusion, or swollen soft tissues.[6]
