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What Causes A High ESR Count?
Question: My ESR : First hour { 67 } , sec hour { 130 } ? yesterday
Brief Answer:
Cause of increased ESR should be investigated.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Your findings indicate increased ESR.
There are many possible causes of an elevated ESR.ESR is a non specific marker.
A specific cause cannot be determined based on ESR alone.Generally it is followed up with other tests to diagnose medical condition.Firstly,you need proper clinical examination.
High ESR indicate that person is having some infection or inflammation in the body.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Cause of increased ESR should be investigated.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Your findings indicate increased ESR.
There are many possible causes of an elevated ESR.ESR is a non specific marker.
A specific cause cannot be determined based on ESR alone.Generally it is followed up with other tests to diagnose medical condition.Firstly,you need proper clinical examination.
High ESR indicate that person is having some infection or inflammation in the body.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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