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High Esr but negative RF,CRP & Anti-Ccp
My sister is facing some joint pain in knees from sometime so she had a comprehensive arthritis profile test in which esr was high 42mm ( normal is 0-12) but rest other aspects like RF, Anti - CCP and CRP was negative. I would like to ask the reason of high Esr. What can be the cause ? Also her heamglobin is 11.4(normal 12-16) , eosinophil 0.90 ( normal is 1-7) and RDW - CV is 17.6 ( normal is 11-16). Pls advice. Also can she have arthritis if only esr is high?
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There is something called as seronegative Arthritis in which RF and Anti CCP can be negative. Her Clincal examination is very important. Blood investigations are only supportive.
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What is her age? It can be any Arthritis or can not be. History is important than the blood reports. Only raised ESR, without relavent history is not suggesting Arthritis
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pls consult some Rheumatologist
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Hello ,
First of all , high ESR will never cause arthritis. Its a non specific marker of inflammation which can be raised in lots of disorders . In some patients and that too especially in females sometimes high esr is normal finding . As regards your patients knee joint pain , a x ray and a thorough examination will help us understand more abt the issue . Anyhow , unless she has some immune related arthritis which she doesnt seem to have , osteoarthritis at her age is very rare. I would suggest to apply some ice packs , start any anti inflammatory medicine and physiotherapy in form of quadriceps and hamstring exercises
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