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Does Acne, Hair Loss And Swollen Ankles Indicate Lupus?
Dear Doctor In the us it was diagnosed that I was ane positive. I also have hairloss and myalgia as well as aches in the knuckles. I get swelling on my ankles often but my kydneys are fine. Do i have Lupus? Whom can I contact in New Delhi to get a diagnosis? Many Thanks Anita
Fri, 22 Aug 2014
hello, you need to see a rheumatologist in your area to get a clear cut diagnosis.
because ANA may be positive in variour other conditions also.
because ANA may be positive in variour other conditions also.
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Dear Anita,
Yes there definitely exist a possibility that you could be having lupus according to the above mentioned symptoms but I need to see all your reports to comment on anything. ENA profile also needs to be looked at.
Dr. Shruti
Yes there definitely exist a possibility that you could be having lupus according to the above mentioned symptoms but I need to see all your reports to comment on anything. ENA profile also needs to be looked at.
Dr. Shruti
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