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Rhuemo says daughter has flat feet and this is causing her pain. but her pain is often bad and pos ana and high esr level. does this sound right?

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Maybe: The elevated ESR is suspicious for something more.Flatfeet can cause severe leg and foot pain.More info is needed.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Too little info: Where is the pain? A positive ANA and elevated ESR is a young girl should not be dismissed. Why were these tests done in the first place? Certainly not to evaluate flat feet.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Get second opinion: With an elevated ESR and positive ANA her pain may be coming from elsewhere than flat feet.

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