A 35-year-old female asked:
jus dx w/lupus. elev crp hair loss low grade fevers at times. ana 1:320. pain in upper left back. minor chest pain. any ideas! ?
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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered
36 years experience Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology
Mgt: You may have inflammation or scarring in that area of the lung lining called the pleura. I would suggest a Chest X Ray.
A virtual consult may be booked online.
Answered on Aug 19, 2015
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