Seronegative arthritis
Seronegative inflammatory arthritis
If a specific protein is found in your blood you may be diagnosed with this type of arthritis
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Need to know
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Symptoms of seronegative arthritis icon plus
Symptoms may include:
- painful and swollen joints
- stiffness
- tiredness
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Diagnosis icon plus
Your consultant will speak to you about your symptoms, discuss your medical history and perform a physical examination of your affected joints. To confirm a diagnosis they may ask you to carry out some, or all, of the following tests:
- a blood test to check for two proteins (RF and anti-CCP)
- X-ray, CT or MRI scans of the affected joints
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Potential treatment options icon plus
Treatment options include:
- over-the-counter painkillers and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
- steroids
- biologics (used for severe cases)
In severe cases, surgery may be recommended. Possible procedures include hip, knee and ankle replacements.
Our consultants
Our facilities
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
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020 7079 4344