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Does Arthritis Occurs Due To Elevated Esr?
i have recent laten tb diagnosis, chest X-ray is clear/normal. About 6-8 weeks after the known MDR tb exposure i am having sever pain to my feet,ankle, knees and now hips. geting up and down the stairs is almost imposible. All blood work came normal except ESR level is elevated and anemia as well. Could i be suffering from arthertic tb?
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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If the history of some infection is there then the elevated ESR is very likely and the ESR elevation is not the cause of disease but disease causes the elevation of ESR this visa versa take care.
Well come to HCM
If the history of some infection is there then the elevated ESR is very likely and the ESR elevation is not the cause of disease but disease causes the elevation of ESR this visa versa take care.
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