Warning: Undefined array key "template" in /home/spondylitis/public_html/es/wp-content/themes/saa/include/aheto-shortcodes.php on line 36

Warning: Undefined array key "template" in /home/spondylitis/public_html/es/wp-content/themes/saa/include/aheto-shortcodes.php on line 36

Warning: Undefined array key "cs_form_width" in /home/spondylitis/public_html/es/wp-content/themes/saa/include/aheto-shortcodes.php on line 36

Warning: Trying to access array offset on null in /home/spondylitis/public_html/es/wp-content/themes/saa/include/aheto-shortcodes.php on line 36

Warning: Undefined array key "cs_form_alignment" in /home/spondylitis/public_html/es/wp-content/themes/saa/include/aheto-shortcodes.php on line 36

Warning: Trying to access array offset on null in /home/spondylitis/public_html/es/wp-content/themes/saa/include/aheto-shortcodes.php on line 36
Phone Teléfono: (800) 123-4567
Mail info@spondylitis.org
Boletín Mensual

Log In
Become a Member

Warning: Undefined variable $items in /home/spondylitis/public_html/es/wp-content/themes/saa/aheto/navbar/cs_layout1.php on line 252
Log In
Become a Member

Donar!
Phone Teléfono: (800) 123-4567
Mail info@spondylitis.org
Boletín Mensual
Donar!
Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Enteropathic Arthritis

Share:

A diagnosis of enteropathic arthritis is made through a complete medical examination including a history of symptoms and taking into account family history. Various tests may also be done to determine the presence of an inflammatory bowel disease and inflammatory arthritis.


Warning: Undefined array key "template" in /home/spondylitis/public_html/es/wp-content/themes/saa/include/aheto-shortcodes.php on line 36

Medical Exam

Besides examining a full medical history of symptoms and taking a thorough family history, various tests may be performed:

  • A stool culture may be taken if a diagnosis of an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease has not yet been established.
  • A colonoscopy with or without bowel biopsies may also be done.
  • Blood tests may be done including an erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR or SED Rate), which may help in detecting inflammation, a test to determine the presence of the HLA-B27 genetic marker, and/or a C-reactive protein, which is another test that may help detect the presence of inflammation in the body.
  • Synovial fluid (fluid that lubricates the joints) may be taken from affected joints for study.
  • X-rays of affected joints may be taken.