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ESR Raised to 58
My mother 61 yrs old has ESR of 58
She has pain in medial side of right foot
Other then this there is no issue
RA checked and it was on point.
She is taking daily calcium suppliments due to age and homeopathy med for foot pain.
She also has age related OA
This raised ESR is cause of Our worry.
What should be done?
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Hello please get her peripheral blood smear done . Sometimes esr raised in Iron Deficiny anemia. She need to be checked . Consult your rheumatologist for further course of action
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Raised ESR is a sign of inflammation. Check Uric acid level . Use some anti inflammatory medicine to relief the pain and inflammation.
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Dear Patient.
What is her weight?
ESR is surely a sign of inflammation but i need to see CBC report along with it.
Do uric acid test
Consult online with me with reports.
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Regards
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Dr. Vijayalaxmi Shende
Family and Community Medicine Specialist
10 yrs exp
Pune
Hi
Raised ESR may be due to arthritis - OA
Consult ortho doctor
ESR need to be evaluated.
You told she is taking medicines for foot pain
So once the pain relieved
Again check ESR
Next Steps
consult me online for further query
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