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2022-05-27 17:30:18
Hello Doctor, What could be the cause of posterior Scleritis if all tests related to rheumatoid arthritis are negative? Doctor has already given 3 days intervenal steroids. Now she has suggested 1.5 months Wysolone steroid along with Azoran for 2 years. Should we follow the above course?
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There are a lot of autoimmune disorders which can cause posterior scleritis. Testing for each of them and treating is not practical sometimes. Log term steroids are commonly prescribed for posterior scleritis

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Normally for scleritis, steroids are given.pl follow the advice of your treating doctor.

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