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Hi Van,
It depends: there are many different types of arthritis, like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. If you see the doctor, they’ll ask you more questions to determine what kind you have. Your doctor might examine your joints to see how well they bend, and to look for swelling. Sometimes they order an xray. There is NO blood test to diagnose arthritis, so you probably won’t be stuck by a needle!!
For treatment, if you’re overweight, it might help to lose some weight. Your doctor can advise you which medications to take, depending on what type of arthritis you have. Good luck!