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I cracked my tibia and had some swelling on the outside of my leg can this be the cause of increased esr or is inflammation something different?

Q: i cracked my tibia and had some swelling on the outside of my leg can this be the cause of increased esr or is inflammation something different?

: Yes. Or some other chronic inflammatory response. ESR is very non specific. Discuss with your Drs who know you.

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Yes. Or some other chronic inflammatory response. ESR is very non specific. Discuss with your Drs who know you.

Answered 7/12/2022

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A member asked:

I cracked my tibia and had some swelling on the outside of my leg can this be the cause of increased esr or is inflammation something different?

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