My mother is around 70 years old. She is suffering from joint pain. Nowadays swelling is observed in her foot. She also has diabetes and high blood pressure, for which she is taking medication. Her Hb percentage is 8 percent and her blood report shows ESR greater than 100. Please prescribe medicine for her?

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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Advanced certificate in critical care medicine
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Low hemoglobin and very high ESR suggest chronic inflammation or arthritis. Consult a rheumatologist and physician. Anaemia should also be treated. Do the required iron studies and arthritis panel.

Dr. Bhanu Suggests...

Take a Iron Studies Test Test or Take a RA Factor Test (Rheumatoid Factor) Test

Book Iron Studies Test Test Book RA Factor Test (Rheumatoid Factor) Test

Answered 05/09/2025

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