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I Went To The ER A Few Days Ago With
Question: I went to the ER a few days ago with shortness of breath. I’ve had problems with anxiety in the past so I couldn’t tell if it was from that or something else. My DDimer came back at 1.2 so they did a CT with contrast to make sure there were no PEs and it came out clear so they sent me home. Now I’m still freaking out about why my DDimer could have been elevated so much! Any words of encouragement?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
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I understand your concern and would like to explain that an elevated D-dimer may also be present in situation of several inflammations/infections.
Even a respiratory inflammation, which is frequently associated with shortness of breathing, may increase the blood levels of D-dimer. Also a small vein thrombosis without PE may cause the same effects.
So if your complaints persist you may discuss with your attending physician on the possibility of the above mentioned underlying issues.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on - Ask a Doctor- service!
I understand your concern and would like to explain that an elevated D-dimer may also be present in situation of several inflammations/infections.
Even a respiratory inflammation, which is frequently associated with shortness of breathing, may increase the blood levels of D-dimer. Also a small vein thrombosis without PE may cause the same effects.
So if your complaints persist you may discuss with your attending physician on the possibility of the above mentioned underlying issues.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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