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A member asked:
Is increased esr harmful?i had got open appendectomy done 2 months back, the pain in lower abdomen& back still persists.
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Appendix esr: Esr is not specific for any condition. If you are having persistent pain following appendectomy, you should get re-evaluated by your surgeon.
Answered 5/29/2016
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