Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Could Higher ESR Indicate Probability Of Malignancy?
Dear doc, My mother is 90 years old. recently she had fever and sore throat. her blood test result was OK regarding RBC and WBC. But her ESR is 64 and it was a source of concern for her GP. her general health is OK and she suffers from lifelong artherosis. Is there any probability of malignancy? thanks
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
Welcome to H.C.M I am Dr Krishna Dubey.
Dear friend , as per history given by you is in favor of increased E.S.R due to Arthrosis (-a chronic inflammation ) and recent infection (fever an dsore throat).
As you told that her general health is ok then it is not looking due to any malignancy here.
A chronic inflammation like Arthrosis is common cause of increased E.S.R.
I advise you to repeat E.S.R , complete blood count and peripheral blood film after one week to rule out any other cause and to remove your doubt completely.
Thanx for query.
Dear friend , as per history given by you is in favor of increased E.S.R due to Arthrosis (-a chronic inflammation ) and recent infection (fever an dsore throat).
As you told that her general health is ok then it is not looking due to any malignancy here.
A chronic inflammation like Arthrosis is common cause of increased E.S.R.
I advise you to repeat E.S.R , complete blood count and peripheral blood film after one week to rule out any other cause and to remove your doubt completely.
Thanx for query.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Do you have more questions on diagnosis or treatment of blood disorders? Ask An Expert/ Specialist Now
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]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Esr
Loading Online Doctors....