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What Does Increased ESR Levels Indicate?
Question: Hi Dr
Yesterday I asked my son chest xray to you.and it is normal.
Today we got the blood report.......I have attached.
It says all normal but ESR showing 28 H.......what it says?
Yesterday I asked my son chest xray to you.and it is normal.
Today we got the blood report.......I have attached.
It says all normal but ESR showing 28 H.......what it says?
Brief Answer:
You mentioned Adenoid issues
Detailed Answer:
Hi, an increased ESR is a sign of inflammation. Inflammation secondary to infection is the most likely the cause of this lab result. You mentioned he had had some adenoid issues. Has he had adenoid infections or tonsilar infections? Those would be the most likley causes of the high ESR.
Overall, nothing to worry about here, ESR is a very non-specific test and having a high ESR is not really a trigger for any kind of treatment or further testing.
Let me know how much further I can help.
Vin
You mentioned Adenoid issues
Detailed Answer:
Hi, an increased ESR is a sign of inflammation. Inflammation secondary to infection is the most likely the cause of this lab result. You mentioned he had had some adenoid issues. Has he had adenoid infections or tonsilar infections? Those would be the most likley causes of the high ESR.
Overall, nothing to worry about here, ESR is a very non-specific test and having a high ESR is not really a trigger for any kind of treatment or further testing.
Let me know how much further I can help.
Vin
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Will it affect his health?
Is it necessary to check again after few days?for normal esr
Is it necessary to check again after few days?for normal esr
Brief Answer:
If it were my child, i'd ignore it.
Detailed Answer:
Relax. These tests are not that important. They are supposed to be interpreted as part of the rest of the testing battery that was done.
I would ignore it.
Vinay
If it were my child, i'd ignore it.
Detailed Answer:
Relax. These tests are not that important. They are supposed to be interpreted as part of the rest of the testing battery that was done.
I would ignore it.
Vinay
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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