Frequent Pain Check Profile
Understanding Frequent Pain Check Profile
What is Frequent Pain Check Profile?
The Frequent Pain Check Profile includes a comprehensive set of blood tests that helps to identify the root cause of your persistent pain and discomfort. This profile includes specific biomarkers that provide insights into serum calcium levels, uric acid concentrations, inflammatory responses, and autoimmune activity, helping to diagnose and manage various conditions associated with chronic pain.
Chronic pain can be attributed to a wide range of health conditions, ranging from joint disorders to systemic inflammatory diseases. This persistent discomfort can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life, necessitating the need to identify the underlying causes of persistent pain for effective treatment and management.
The Frequent Pain Check Profile is a comprehensive set of essential blood tests that can help pinpoint the root cause of ongoing pain.
It measures serum calcium levels to assess bone health and detect metabolic disorders; uric acid levels to identify conditions such as gout or kidney issues that can cause significant pain; C-Reactive Protein (CRP) to gauge inflammation in the body, which can be elevated in various inflammatory diseases like arthritis. Additionally, it checks for the presence of rheumatoid factor, a marker commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other autoimmune disorders. Together, these tests help pinpoint underlying issues contributing to chronic pain aiding in the accurate diagnosis and management of chronic pain conditions.
Consider getting tested if you experience persistent and unexplained pain that impacts your daily activities and quality of life or when you have symptoms such as chronic joint pain, recurrent discomfort, unexplained swelling, bone and joint stiffness, noticeable swelling or redness in the joints or other areas, or unexplained fatigue. This profile is also beneficial for those with a history of joint issues such as arthritis, metabolic disorders, or chronic inflammatory conditions. Moreover, this profile is advisable for individuals who have been already diagnosed with conditions like RA, gout, bone disorders, etc., and need to monitor their disease activity or assess the effectiveness of ongoing treatment.
No special preparation is required before undergoing the Frequent Pain Check Profile. Inform your doctor about all the medications and supplements that you may be taking as these may affect the test results potentially requiring adjustments or temporary discontinuation before the test.
Lab test results may vary across different laboratories. Abnormal test results require an expert interpretation, therefore, never try to self-medicate at home based solely on these results, and always consult a doctor for proper understanding of the test results. Based on the findings, your doctor may recommend specific lifestyle adjustments, such as dietary changes or physical therapy, to help alleviate pain and manage your condition.
What is Frequent Pain Check Profile used for?
The Frequent Pain Check Profile is done:
- To identify underlying causes of persistent pain and inflammation.
- To help diagnose conditions such as gout, rheumatoid arthritis, or other inflammatory disorders.
- To assess metabolic and calcium balance issues that may contribute to chronic pain.
- To monitor disease progression and treatment response for pre-existing inflammatory conditions.
What does Frequent Pain Check Profile measure?
Contains 4 testsThe Frequent Pain Check Profile measures the levels of key biomarkers to help understand the underlying causes of persistent pain. It measures the levels of serum calcium, uric acid, C-reactive protein (CRP) and rheumatoid factor in the blood. These biomarkers are the key indicators of your bone health, metabolic functions, inflammation and arthritis, respectively. This profile offers valuable insights into the presence and extent of inflammation, potential metabolic imbalances, and immune system activity. This comprehensive evaluation enables doctors to get a more accurate diagnosis, tailor treatment strategies, and manage ongoing pain with greater precision.
Serum Calcium
The Serum Calcium test measures the levels of calcium in the body. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body; most of it is present in the bones and teeth, and the remaining portion (around 1%) is found in the blood. It is usually present in two forms in blood in about equal amounts: "bound calcium," which is attached to proteins in the blood, and "free calcium or ionized calcium," which is not attached to any protein.
The Serum Calcium test cannot be used to check for lack of calcium in your diet or osteoporosis (loss of calcium from bones) as the body can have normal calcium levels even in dietary calcium deficiency. Moreover, the body can normalize mild calcium deficiency by releasing the calcium stored in bones.
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Uric Acid
An Uric Acid test determines the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a nitrogenous compound produced by the metabolic breakdown of purine. Purines are present as nitrogenous bases in the DNA and are also found in food like red meat and seafood.
Most uric acid dissolves in the blood and goes into your kidneys. From there, it passes through your body via the urine. Decreased elimination of uric acid is often a result of impaired kidney function due to kidney disease. In many cases, the exact cause of excess uric acid is unknown. Doctors seldom need to test for low levels of uric acid.
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CRP (C-Reactive Protein), Quantitative
The CRP test measures the levels of C-reactive protein in your body. This test helps detect the presence of inflammation in the body. It is a non-specific test as it cannot diagnose a condition by itself or determine its exact location or cause.
CRP is an acute phase reactant protein produced by the liver in response to an inflammation in the body. This inflammation may be due to tissue injury, infection, autoimmune diseases, or cancer. CRP levels are often increased before the onset of other symptoms of inflammation, such as pain, redness, fever, or swelling. These levels fall as the inflammation subsides.
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Rheumatoid Factor - Quantitative
The Rheumatoid Factor - Quantitative test detects and measures the concentration of rheumatoid factor (RF), an antibody produced by the immune system, in your blood. Increased levels of rheumatoid factor can be detected in the blood in certain autoimmune conditions, particularly rheumatoid arthritis. However, an RF test is not very specific as a rheumatoid factor can also be found in the body in diseases other than RA, such as Sjögren’s syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). RF may also be produced in the body during persistent bacterial and viral infections. Hence, clinical evaluation and other diagnostic tests are crucial for a comprehensive assessment and accurate diagnosis.
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Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Frequent Pain Check Profile
Frequently Asked Questions about Frequent Pain Check Profile
Q. What is the Frequent Pain Check Profile?
Q. Why should I get the Frequent Pain Check Profile?
Q. What are the tests included in Frequent Pain Check Profile?
Q. Do I need to do anything special before the test?
Q. How often should I get the Frequent Pain Check Profile?
Q. What should I do if my results are abnormal?
Q. How can the Frequent Pain Check Profile help with my pain management?
Q. Can this profile detect all types of pain?
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