Severity of Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Levels of Vitamin D3 & C-Reactive Protein

Abstract

Objective: Study was designed to assess the severity of rheumatoid arthritis, with level of vitamin D and C-
reactive protein in a group of patients.
Method: This study was conducted at Govt Kot Khawaja Saeed Teaching Hospital. Duration of study was
from June 2017 to June 2018. This cross sectional study was carried out on 50 consented patients with
Rheumatoid arthritis fulfills the criteria of 2010 Rheumatoid arthritis classification. Both genders with age
range 18-60 year were included in the study. Patients/controls were comprised as group 1(25 patients with
mild type arthritis),group 2(25 patients with moderate form of arthritis) and group 3 (healthy controls).
Results: It is observed that most of the patients of group2 have small joint involvement with severe to
moderate pain /swelling as compared to group 1. Mean difference /standard error of vitamin D and C-reactive
protein among group 1 and group 2 were significantly higher as compared to controls.
Conclusion: Study found significant deficiency of vitamin D along with high values of C-reactive protein in
patients with severity of arthritis.

How to cite: Hameed M, Khurshid R, Hameed H, Upal SS, Kazmi T, Raana G, Ahmad F. Severity of Rheumatoid Arthritis, and
Levels Of Vitamin D3 & C-Reactive Protein. Esculapio - JSIMS 2022;18(02):195-199
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51273/esc22.2518219