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Is ESR Level Of 45 Mm A Cause For Concern?
Hello, My father who is around 66 years old and found the ESR level is 45mm in 1 hr. He is under treatment from last 10 years for High BP,Cholesterol high tendency,High Blood Sugar and little bit problem of spondylosis. Now please suggest what are the precaution he need to take to reduce the ESR. My mail id is - YYYY@YYYY Thanks Sukanta B.
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
Hi,
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is the rate at which red blood cells sediment in a time of one hour. It is a common hematology test, but is a non-specific measure of inflammation occuring in the body.
Increase in ESR is seen in inflammation, pregnancy, anaemia, autoimmune disorders (such as rheumatoid arthritis), infections, few kidney diseases and certain types of cancers namely lymphoma and multiple myeloma.
He should be investigated further by means of clinical examination and relevant investigations to know what could be the underlying cause.
Accordingly, he can be treated, which would bring the levels within normal limits.
Kindly consult Physician for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is the rate at which red blood cells sediment in a time of one hour. It is a common hematology test, but is a non-specific measure of inflammation occuring in the body.
Increase in ESR is seen in inflammation, pregnancy, anaemia, autoimmune disorders (such as rheumatoid arthritis), infections, few kidney diseases and certain types of cancers namely lymphoma and multiple myeloma.
He should be investigated further by means of clinical examination and relevant investigations to know what could be the underlying cause.
Accordingly, he can be treated, which would bring the levels within normal limits.
Kindly consult Physician for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
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