by Dr. Pravin Patil | Mar 10, 2021 | Rheumatoid Arthritis
I have been diagnosed to have Rheumatoid arthritis. What next? To fight Rheumatoid Arthritis, you have to understand the condition inside and out. Try to learn everything you can about this disease. It makes a huge difference if your initial experience of care is...
by Dr. Pravin Patil | Jan 15, 2018 | Rheumatoid Arthritis
RA factor is a protein (antibody) that is measurable in the blood with a routine blood test. A positive RA factor test means that level of rheumatoid factor in patient’s blood is high. A positive RA factor test is mainly used as a supportive tool in making the...
by Dr. Pravin Patil | Jan 11, 2018 | Rheumatoid Arthritis
In the past, there were concerns that RA might affect the ability to conceive. But with recent advances, it is clear that if the disease is well controlled, most women with RA can have an enjoyable and successful pregnancy. The risk of foetal loss or genetic...