A member asked:

My wbc back at 15 with increased neut and mildly elevated esr. my doc think its a gout flare since i have knee pain/swelling for the past 2 weeks. i have sickle cell sc dz. not sure what is going on with me. do you think this is a sickle attack?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. Your doctor who has examined you and knows your health history is likely to be correct.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 9/15/2019

141 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

My wbc back at 15 with increased neut and mildly elevated esr. my doc think its a gout flare since i have knee pain/swelling for the past 2 weeks. i have sickle cell sc dz. not sure what is going on with me. do you think this is a sickle attack?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have IBS and also have constant mild joint pain in my hands, feet, and right knee. I dont have any stiffness, swelling, or numbness and I recently had ESR, C Reactive Protein, and CBC blood work which came back fine. What could it possibly be?

A member asked:

I had gout attack on my right foot about a week ago and the doctor prescribed me prednisone 4mg and the gout was gone a way. Two day ago, the gout was pop up on my right knee. How long can I take Colchicine 0.6 mg and Allopurinol 100mg together?

A member asked:

Can walking 3 miles cause leg or knee pain if overused legs? Im not used to walking that much. I didnt know if should go to doc or not. No swelling or redness or warmth in legs or knee

A member asked:

Hi Doc. I'm a 26 year old female. Have no history of injury. I recently started getting this sharp pain originating behind my knee and radiating down to my leg. No swelling, warmth, redness or tenderness behind the knee. It comes and goes without warning

A member asked:

Unable to bear weight with left knee, also unable to extend fully without pain. Some swelling. Happened after gardening (10 mins). Seek doc/let heal?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Esr is 32 and uric acid level 6.5 ...is it gout?what long term treatment duration for this value of esr and uricacid.have low back,right leg knee pain

What can be the cause of a swelling in the knee and ankle (looks like gout) area when it is cardiologist said there is definitely no blood clot(s)?

My knee is swollen and muscles are really tight my doctor told me that I have gout, but do not have any thing to take the swelling down fast so can you help me please? Thanks in advance

Think I have gout in my knee. Painful to straighten leg, swelling in leg, can't walk, seems fine when I sit down. Taking ibuprofen. Been 3 days now.

I have a venous us and see a vascular doc in a week for severe bilateral foot/ankle swelling attacks. The leg cramps/pain behind knee. ? How to sleep?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?