Hello. I checked my mother blood. My mother is having pain in all her muscles. Her ESR blood report is 80 mm. Can you please tell me what the problem is?

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Dr Hema Pratima

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Very high ESR suggests inflammation, infection, or autoimmune disease. Needs evaluation for polymyalgia rheumatica or rheumatoid arthritis.

Dr. Hema Suggests...

Take a CRP Test (C - Reactive Protein) Test or Take a RA Factor Test (Rheumatoid Factor) Test

Book CRP Test (C - Reactive Protein) Test Book RA Factor Test (Rheumatoid Factor) Test

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