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Is High ESR Levels In A 75 Yr Old A Matter Of Concern Considering She Is Suffering From Cervical Spondylosis?
My mother is 75 yrs of age and has an ESR of 55. She is obese and has a Hb count of 11.2, while other blood test values are within/close to reference range. She has cervical spondylosis and a little pain in her knee joints. She tends to sedentary but is mentally active and alert. No fever. Is the ESR count a matter of concern and should we do something about it?
Tue, 31 Dec 2013
Hi,
ESR varies with age, it is increased with age. At the age of 75, ESR=55 is normal, most of the labs gives a fix reference value, which is confusing.
i think, that there is no need to worry
I hope this will help
ESR varies with age, it is increased with age. At the age of 75, ESR=55 is normal, most of the labs gives a fix reference value, which is confusing.
i think, that there is no need to worry
I hope this will help
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