HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

68 Year Old Been Through Bypass Surgery, Medication On Diabetic And Aspirin. Blood Report Shows ESR Level High. Reason? How To Reduce?

my father is 68 and underwent bypass in 2008 he is on medication for diabetic and aspirin. Last week he had cough and the blood test shows ESR level of 110. SInce it is too high what we can do to reduce it and is there a possibility that the ESR has increased because of throat infection and cough? Please reply and let me know what we need to do next
Mon, 8 Apr 2013
Report Abuse
Cardiologist,  's  Response
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

ESR is an acute phase reactant.
It indicates there is a problem / gives a rough idea of its severity / helpful in follow up...
It does not say what the actual problem is...

Your father's level is very high.
Infection is a very common cause.

It has to be repeated in a few days.
If it does not come down, extensive investigations will be necessary to elucidate the cause.
It is long and tedious at times, and only the physician following him can decide better - based on repeated examination and the results of the tests at each step.

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Pharyngitis


Loading Online Doctors....
68 Year Old Been Through Bypass Surgery, Medication On Diabetic And Aspirin. Blood Report Shows ESR Level High. Reason? How To Reduce?

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic ESR is an acute phase reactant. It indicates there is a problem / gives a rough idea of its severity / helpful in follow up... It does not say what the actual problem is... Your father s level is very high. Infection is a very common cause. It has to be repeated in a few days. If it does not come down, extensive investigations will be necessary to elucidate the cause. It is long and tedious at times, and only the physician following him can decide better - based on repeated examination and the results of the tests at each step. Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck