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I am a 43 year old women, non smoker, with an ESR of 80 - was tested first time at 30 and 10 days later at 80 - i have itching all over which i am taking antihystamine tablets for, but the itching is getting worse and I am itching over my tablets. Have been referred for chest x-ray. I do have stenosis in my spine but have been diagnosed with that for over 20 years. What could be the reason for such an increase in my ESR.
Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. There are many causes of high ESR. Tuberculosis, anemia, infection, connective tissue disease, paraproteinemia, cancer all can leads to high ESR. You should investigate for the cause first and then take treatment accordingly. You will get benefit.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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What Causes An Increase In The Esr?
Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. There are many causes of high ESR. Tuberculosis, anemia, infection, connective tissue disease, paraproteinemia, cancer all can leads to high ESR. You should investigate for the cause first and then take treatment accordingly. You will get benefit. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.