Arthritis is when the joints swell and hurt. Common symptoms of arthritis include joint pain and stiffness which get worse with aging. The two major types are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Osteoarthritis breaks down the cartilage which is the tough tissue covering the ends of bones where they meet. Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the immune system attacks the joints, starting with the lining.

Gout can result from uric acid crystals form due to high uric acid levels in your blood. Other types of arthritis can result from infections or diseases like psoriasis or lupus.

Treatment depends on the type of arthritis. The main goals are to reduce arthritis symptoms and improve life quality. Managing arthritis involves medication, therapy and lifestyle changes to help you feel better and move easier. 

The MedCab Arthritis Care - Basic Tests package helps to detect various types of arthritis. 

What is the MedCab Arthritis Care - Basic Tests Package?

MedCab Arthritis Care - Basic Tests Package offers 7 tests including Anti Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (Anti CCP) antibodies, CBC Profile, ESR, Kidney Function Test (KFT), Liver Function Test (LFT), Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Quantitative, Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy test. This arthritis profile test package covers 46 parameters so that the right treatment can be started.

MedCab Arthritis Care - Basic test price is much lower than the MRP of the arthritis profile test package.

When to use the MedCab Arthritis Care - Basic Tests Package?

Use MedCab Arthritis Care - Basic tests if you have following symptoms:

• Joint pain
• Stiffness
• Swelling
• Skin discoloration
• Decreased range of motion
• Hereditary problem, etc.

What does the Anti Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CCP) antibodies test measure?

Anti CCP antibody test helps find rheumatoid arthritis. It is usually done with or after a rheumatoid factor (RF) test. Rheumatoid factors are another type of autoantibody that is checked.

What does the CBC Profile test measure?

CBC (complete blood count) profile test typically measures low platelet count of the later stages of the illness and detects the decrease in hemoglobin, hematocrit and red blood cell (RBC) count.

What does the ESR test measure?

An ESR test measures how fast red blood cells settle in one hour at the bottom of a tube with a blood sample. It helps detect inflammation or infection in the body.

What does the KFT test measure?

The KFT (Kidney Function Test) evaluates your kidney function, helps detect kidney disease, and monitors response to ongoing treatment for the kidney. This test also measures the levels of glomerular filtration rate in the body.

What does the LFT test measure?

LFT (Liver Function Test) checks your liver's health by measuring enzymes, proteins and bilirubin. It helps find inflammation, infection or diseases in the liver and tracks any damage caused by liver problems.

What does the Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Quantitative test measure?

RF (Rheumatoid factor) tests used to be the main test to help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis. This test also measures the presence of antibodies that target healthy tissues, indicating autoimmune activity.

What does the Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy test measure?

The Vitamin D 25-hydroxy test is the best way to measure how much vitamin D is in your body. Vitamin D helps control calcium and phosphate levels in the body and is crucial for overall health and well-being.

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that mainly impacts joints. It causes painful swelling by affecting the linings of the joints.