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Can inflammation from a severe lupus flare cause an elevated d dimer of 1600? crp over 200. esr 50.

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See below: Elevated CRP and ESR can be signs of lupus glare up. Lupus can cause hypercoagulable state (meaning you can form clots in the body even if you don't need to). D- dimer is a test for to check for by products of clots in the body. Elevated d dimer needs to be attended by doctor asap.

Answered 7/6/2015

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