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  2. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate - Wikipedia

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    The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR or sed rate) is the rate at which red blood cells in anticoagulated whole blood descend in a standardized tube over a period of one hour. It is a common hematology test, and is a non-specific measure of inflammation .

  3. Eosinophilic pneumonia - Wikipedia

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    Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia is most likely when the symptoms have been present for more than a month. Laboratory tests typical of chronic eosinophilic pneumonia include increased levels of eosinophils in the blood, a high erythrocyte sedimentation rate, iron deficiency anemia, and increased platelets. A chest X-ray can show abnormalities ...

  4. Erythema nodosum - Wikipedia

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    A recurring form does exist, and in children, it is attributed to repeated infections with streptococcus. [18] Treatment should focus on the underlying cause. Symptoms can be treated with bed rest, leg elevation, compressive bandages, wet dressings, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs). [5]

  5. List of ICD-9 codes 780–799: symptoms, signs, and ill-defined ...

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    790.1 Elevated sedimentation rate; 790.2 Abnormal glucose. 790.21 Impaired fasting glucose; 790.22 Impaired glucose tolerance test (oral) 790.29 Other abnormal glucose; 790.3 Excessive blood level of alcohol; 790.4 Abnormal transaminase/LDH; 790.5 Other nonspecific abnormal serum enzyme levels; 790.6 Abnormal blood chemistry, other Iron ...

  6. Tietze syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The symptoms of Tietze syndrome have been reported to be exacerbated by sneezing, coughing, deep inhalation, and overall physical exertion. [5] [7] Tenderness and swelling of the affected joint are important symptoms of Tietze syndrome and differentiate the condition from costochondritis.

  7. Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita - Wikipedia

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    The signs and symptoms of spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita are similar to, but milder than, the related skeletal disorders achondrogenesis type 2 and hypochondrogenesis. Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita is a subtype of collagenopathy, types II and XI .

  8. Thrombocythemia - Wikipedia

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    Reactive thrombocythemia is the most common cause of a high platelet count. It accounts for 88% to 97% of thrombocythemia cases in adults, and near 100% in children. In adults, acute infection, tissue damage, chronic inflammation and malignancy are the common causes of reactive thrombocythemia.

  9. Juvenile dermatomyositis - Wikipedia

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    It manifests itself in children; it is the pediatric counterpart of dermatomyositis. In JDM, the body's immune system attacks blood vessels throughout the body, causing inflammation called vasculitis. In the United States, the incidence rate of JDMS is approximately 2-3 cases per million children per year. The UK incidence is believed to be ...