Estimation of C-Reactive Protein, Calcium, and Glucose Levels in the Blood of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Salah Al-Din Governorate

This study aimed to evaluate serum C-reactive protein (CRP), calcium, and glucose concentrations in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in Salah al-Din Governorate and to compare these concentrations with those of a healthy control group. The study included 90 samples: 60 persons afflicted with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and 30 healthy individuals as the control group. We used immunohistochemical, colorimetric, and enzymatic methods to measure the parameters. Then we used statistical analysis to look at the differences and relationships between the variables. The findings indicated a notable increase in CRP levels among patients, particularly in males and the elderly. This proved that CRP is a protein that is present in the acute phase and is a sign of inflammation. As people got older, their calcium levels dropped a lot, but there wasn't much difference between men and women. This is because more calcium is lost and its connection.