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Could The High Anti Nuclear Value Lead To Auto Immune Disease Or Cancer?

Hi, I am currently 28weeks pregnant and have just had some bloods test done, I call my obs for results all were normal but the Anti Nuclear Antibodies were high. I have my next appt with the obs next Friday and the nurse said that he would action if he was concerned. Im a little worried as I have heard it can mean you have an auto-immune disease or a type of cancer, amongst other issues...are you able to help?
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
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high ANA indicates autoimmune disorder. ANA level has nothing to do with cancer. Since you said you are pregnant, you should see your obs doc at the earliest and take precautions as risk of miscarriage is present.
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Could The High Anti Nuclear Value Lead To Auto Immune Disease Or Cancer?

high ANA indicates autoimmune disorder. ANA level has nothing to do with cancer. Since you said you are pregnant, you should see your obs doc at the earliest and take precautions as risk of miscarriage is present.