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What Is The Cause For High Sedimentation Of Platelets?

yes thank you i went recently to er and they said i had high sedmintation rate platelets and she said 4 times before but they did not tell me the last time just this time and cat scan was clear and they said i should fo;;ow up i am concerned can u help ease my anxietys
Thu, 15 May 2014
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High sedimentation rates may be caused by autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus or rheumatoid arthritis. Cancer, such as lymphoma or multiple myeloma. Chronic kidney disease. Infection, such as pneumonia, pelvic inflammatory disease, or appendicitis. Inflammation of joints (such as polymyalgia rheumatica) and blood vessels (such as giant cell arteritis) can also high ESR.
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What Is The Cause For High Sedimentation Of Platelets?

High sedimentation rates may be caused by autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus or rheumatoid arthritis. Cancer, such as lymphoma or multiple myeloma. Chronic kidney disease. Infection, such as pneumonia, pelvic inflammatory disease, or appendicitis. Inflammation of joints (such as polymyalgia rheumatica) and blood vessels (such as giant cell arteritis) can also high ESR. Regards DR DE