Patient's question:
I want to ask if ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) is related to rheumatoid arthritis? Recently, I've been feeling generally unwell, and my legs also hurt frequently. I don't know what the cause is, and I'm wondering how I should treat it. Are there any medications that can treat my condition? Can traditional Chinese medicine be used?Doctor's answer:
For any disease with accelerated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, regularly monitoring the dynamic changes of erythrocyte sedimentation rate during the course of the disease can help infer the progression of the lesion. However, erythrocyte sedimentation rate has no specificity in diagnosis. There are many triggers for pediatric rheumatic immune diseases. If a child is diagnosed with pediatric rheumatic immune disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for timely treatment, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child needs a balanced diet and should avoid stimulating and cold foods.