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What Causes Painful Swollen Knees?
good evening sir
my mother(60 years old) has pain in her knee and swelling.we met an ortho specialist and some test was taken.the esr value is 72mm/hr.i am very much worried.to whom we can go for treatment.what type of disease she is affected from.
waiting for your reply sir
my mother(60 years old) has pain in her knee and swelling.we met an ortho specialist and some test was taken.the esr value is 72mm/hr.i am very much worried.to whom we can go for treatment.what type of disease she is affected from.
waiting for your reply sir
Fri, 1 Sep 2017
Hello,
Thank you for using healthcaremagic.
I read your question and understood your concern.
The esr value that you show is very high. It means inflammation or infection in the joints so it needs proper treatment with antibiotics and antiinflamatory medication.
I wish your mother quick recovery.
Dr. Selmani
Thank you for using healthcaremagic.
I read your question and understood your concern.
The esr value that you show is very high. It means inflammation or infection in the joints so it needs proper treatment with antibiotics and antiinflamatory medication.
I wish your mother quick recovery.
Dr. Selmani
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