Only a rheumatologist or specialised doctor can diagnose arthritis correctly. It is therefore necessary to visit the doctor and not to self-medicate or choose alternative therapies that could endanger the patient’s life.
At the same time, the doctor should reinforce his or her opinion by means of clinical analyses, X-rays, CT scans and, of course, visual examination of the affected areas. In addition to this, the practitioner will ask a series of questions about the patient’s condition and lifestyle, which will also help to make the treatment more effective.