Identifying the cause of Polyarticular pain is difficult because of several differential diagnoses. Polyarticular pain in adult patients is the conditions frequently encountered by the clinicians. The causes include various self-limited illnesses and others that are potentially disabling and life-threatening. This article presents the comprehensive data on the evaluation criteria through Laboratory studies.
Laboratory studies are not always necessary to make a diagnosis and, in fact, can be misleading. Laboratory testing is also unnecessary when a mechanical or extraarticular problem has been identified. When To go For Laboratory Testing: When the initial history and physical exam do not yield a diagnosis, however, some diagnostic testing may be indicated. Standard hematologic tests, urinalysis, and biochemical tests (renal and liver function) may help to identify patients with systemic…
