I'm really concerned about my mom's health. Her ESR levels are incredibly high, sitting at 155, and she's been struggling with rheumatoid arthritis. Could you help me understand whether this is something we should be worried about and what potential impacts this might have on her condition?

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Causes of high esr includes infections like t.b, hepatitis, cancer , bacterial ifections, anaemia and arthritis..etc.. other investigations include RA factor and anti ccp tests is advised..

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I'm really concerned about my mom's health. Her ESR levels are incredibly high, sitting at 155, and she's been struggling with rheumatoid arthritis. Could you help me understand whether this is something we should be worried about and what potential impacts this might have on her condition?

Causes of high esr includes infections like t.b, hepatitis, cancer , bacterial ifections, anaemia and arthritis..etc.. other investigations include RA factor and anti ccp tests is advised..

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I'm really relieved that my husband's chest X-ray came back normal, but I'm a bit concerned about something mentioned in the report. It says there are mild vascular markings prominent bilaterally. What does that actually mean? Should I be worried about this at all?

I'm experiencing a headache and body pain after taking my morning medicine. I'm on Prolomet XL 25 and Nitrofix SR 30. Is this something I should be worried about?

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