Should I Be Concerned I Saw A Rheumatologist For Hand Stiffness ?

Posted on Thu, 29 Oct 2020

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Question : I saw a rheumatologist for hand stiffness and he ran bloodwork. my IgG was low 621 based on the lab scale. should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No, not mouch of concern

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
I think there is nothing to worry much, but if you share your report with me then it would be better for me to answer.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas

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Follow up: Dr. Diwashish Biswas (28 minutes later)

I don't have much else. All the other blood work so far has been normal or within limits. I haven't received results of hand xray. The IgG was the only blood work that is off so far.

Follow up: Dr. Diwashish Biswas (1 minute later)

I have uploaded my results on the IgG.

Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Ok

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern.
Then you don't need to worry if other tests are normal then just wait for x ray hand.

I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas

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