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How To Treat Positive ANA,elevated CRP And ESR?
i have a positive ANA, and elevated CRP and ESR, the obly synptoms i have is , my hair is shedding alot, and my skin was blotchy, which is gone now, im so nervous, cause i dont know what to do, reading all this stuff terrifies me .. i am 64
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
Hi
Based on your query and lab reports my opinion is
1. ANA is antinuclear antibody which is positive in autoimmune diseases. Since you have tested positive for ANA, you need to go for thorough evaluation of for other antibodies too.
2. CRP is a acute phase reactant which raises in infection/ inflammation.
3. ESR raise is non specific. It does not indicate a disease as such. However it is significant if raised in already diagnosed condition.
Hope this helps
Regards
Based on your query and lab reports my opinion is
1. ANA is antinuclear antibody which is positive in autoimmune diseases. Since you have tested positive for ANA, you need to go for thorough evaluation of for other antibodies too.
2. CRP is a acute phase reactant which raises in infection/ inflammation.
3. ESR raise is non specific. It does not indicate a disease as such. However it is significant if raised in already diagnosed condition.
Hope this helps
Regards
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