The Impact of Obesity on Inflammatory Markers Used in the Assessment of Disease Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Abstract: Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disorder in which raised C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) are indicators of active disease. Obesity can falsely raise acute phase reactants in obese patients with RA, independent of disease activity. Objectives: to study the obesity effect on the levels of CRP and ESR among patients with rheumatoid arthritis in low disease activity or remission state. Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Rheumatology Unit of Baghdad Teaching Hospital in 2023. The study included 126 adult rheumatoid arthritis patients (70 obese and 56 non-obese), that had previously been diagnosed by a rheumatologist (according to the 2010 American College of Rheumatology criteria/ European League Against Rheumatism). The participants were aged ? 18 years and with CDAI
Keywords: Rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, Creactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, inflammation
How to Cite?: Dr. Mustafa Ali Azez, Dr. H A Ali, Ziad S Alrawi, "The Impact of Obesity on Inflammatory Markers Used in the Assessment of Disease Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis", Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 264-269, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24902191945, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24902191945