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Regarding esr

2018-07-09 08:01:04
My esr is 79...can esr be increased by tooth decay...i feel coldness in my teeth from 30 days...but i was on medication...so i did not go to dentist because he also refer some pain killers...
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Hi sir...     Yes , dental infection may also be one of the reason for raised ESR.....it may increase by tooth decay and gum infection and  swelling(abscess formation) associated with decayed tooth...
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Immediately visit your nearby dentists for furthur opinion and take X_ray (IOPA) of that decayed tooth and get the treatment done for that tooth... then your ESR can also be decreased.....
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Do Not take self medications.....

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ESR values are elevated in certain conditions. Better u rule out your Dental problems too. First get that diagnosed by a specialist in Oral Medicine. U may physically check or Practo consult. Tc

Answered2018-07-10 02:50:21

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All long standing chronic infections may result in elevated ESR... u should definitely consider visiting a dentist soon..!!!

Answered2018-07-09 12:09:07

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Nope

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No it’s nt concerned with ur tooth infection

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