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Could Discharge From Eyes Be Related To Increased ESR Levels And Rheumatoid Arthritis?

hi, i m a female 23 years old . my eyes are ill since last october they are secreting some discharge ana sometimes the swell and always i have as if i had a sand in my eyes . and the upper inner surface of my mouth was itching me and i took antihistaminic which make me good.. yesterday i did ESR examination which reveals 40 in the first hour and 80 in the second hour . what is the diagnosis and is it related to rheumatic arthritis??
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
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Raised Esr is related to rheumatic arthritis.It can be related to auto imune disorder effecting eye but mainley uveitis. Symptoms you have narrated can be allergic conjuctivitis or trachoma.For these problem first examination by eye doctor is essential. Then only line of treatment can be decided.
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Could Discharge From Eyes Be Related To Increased ESR Levels And Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Raised Esr is related to rheumatic arthritis.It can be related to auto imune disorder effecting eye but mainley uveitis. Symptoms you have narrated can be allergic conjuctivitis or trachoma.For these problem first examination by eye doctor is essential. Then only line of treatment can be decided.