Aug 1, 2024 · Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP) and plasma viscosity (PV) blood tests are used to detect inflammation. Written by a GP.

Aug 21, 2024 · Acute-phase proteins are proteins whose levels fluctuate in response to tissue injury. Read about Acute-phase Proteins, CRP, ESR and Viscosity.

Feb 2, 2025 · FBC, blood film, ESR: underlying cause - eg, hypercalcaemia, high total protein, and high ESR or PV in patients with myeloma. Urine protein: Bence Jones' proteins (usually indicate multiple …

Jun 13, 2022 · Anaemia of Chronic Disease in adults is haemoglobin (Hb) values less than 12.5 g/dL. Anaemia of Chronic Disease is an iron disorder. Clinical resource.

Dec 22, 2024 · Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory condition of unknown cause which is characterised by severe bilateral pain and morning stiffness of the...

Jan 22, 2025 · Costochondritis (also known as Tietze's syndrome) describes tenderness of costochondral junctions of ribs or chondrosternal joints of the anterior chest wall.

Feb 16, 2025 · Giant cell arteritis (GCA) or temporal arteritis, is a systemic immune-mediated vasculitis affecting medium-sized and large-sized arteries.

Oct 30, 2024 · A full blood count is a blood test that shows the types and quantities of cells in a person's blood. It provides information about a range of conditions.

Aug 19, 2024 · Thrombocytosis is when you have an elevated level of platelets in your blood Primary thrombocytosis is a chronic myeloproliferative disorder.

Jun 3, 2024 · Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a slowly progressive disease of the liver and biliary system, with destruction of the small interlobular bile ducts.