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An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is the rate by which the erythrocytes (RBCs) settle down in a test tube during the blood test.
This test is done to check the inflammation in the body. Inflammation is the immune system’s reaction to any injury, infection, or any other health issue like autoimmune disorders, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), arthritis, lupus, and blood disorders.
The units of ESR measurement are mm/hr (millimeters per hour)
In males <50 years of age: 0 – 15 mm/hr
In males >50 years of age: 0 – 20 mm/hr
In females <50 years of age: 0 – 20 mm/hr
In females >50 years of age: 0 – 30 mm/hr
High ESR means the RBCs are settling down faster than normal. Inflammation leads to high protein in the blood and thus they increase the clumping of RBCs together and they settle down quickly.
The ESR is not a diagnostic test, but it is helpful in monitoring some health conditions. ESR above 100 mm/hr is mostly considered high and may indicate diseases like:
As the ESR is the determinant of many health diseases, the symptoms of high ESR levels can be:
The ESR is not a diagnostic test, but it is helpful in monitoring and screening some health issues along with other tests.
There are many conditions that may raise the ESR without any signs or symptoms of inflammation. This cannot be used as a screening test in that case.
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