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Question: I've been hurting in my left side in ribs and my back. Dr told me I had inflammation. But my d dimer was elevated 854. I had a CT done of lungs and it was ok. Should I worry about elevated d dimer?
Brief Answer:
There is no need to get worried about this!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
There is no need to get worried about this elevated d dimer at this time. To me, it is most likely a false positive test given the negative findings of other tests which are more performant at detecting blood clots in the lungs. I will recommend that you get this test repeated to see at what level the d-dimers are at this time.
Are you taking any medications for the back pain?
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
There is no need to get worried about this!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
There is no need to get worried about this elevated d dimer at this time. To me, it is most likely a false positive test given the negative findings of other tests which are more performant at detecting blood clots in the lungs. I will recommend that you get this test repeated to see at what level the d-dimers are at this time.
Are you taking any medications for the back pain?
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Yes, inflammation can cause false positives!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this follow up.
Inflammation anywhere in the body can cause d-dimers to be elevated. This is not related to a possible clot. I will say stay calm for now. Unless otherwise, there is no need for further aggressive investigation unless something else comes up.
Let me know how it goes. I wish you well.
Yes, inflammation can cause false positives!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this follow up.
Inflammation anywhere in the body can cause d-dimers to be elevated. This is not related to a possible clot. I will say stay calm for now. Unless otherwise, there is no need for further aggressive investigation unless something else comes up.
Let me know how it goes. I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks so much. Just needed a peace of mind. I will try not to be worried. You have a blessed day.
Brief Answer:
I wish you well.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for you kind words.
Keep me posted on your progress. I wish you well.
I wish you well.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for you kind words.
Keep me posted on your progress. I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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