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My ESR rate resulted to 40
Today I went to a lab and underwent a basic health test to check my glucose levels as they were elevated last time and this time it came as normal but one of the vitals known as ESR came to 40 with ranges being 0-15 I have no idea what this is and have never consulted a doctor. Is it alarming?
(Note: I've been experiencing cold, cough,
runny nose and sore throat for a week)
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NOT AT ALL ALARMING.
LOTS OF CRONIC CONDITION IN BODY EG PAI HERE N THERE, COLD, CHUGH SO N SO CAUSE ELEVATION OF ESR.
NO TREATMENT AVAILABLE. EXCEPT ANTIBIOTICS WHICH U CAN TAKE IF U HAVE SYMPTOMS.
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A raised ESR indicates some inflammation,but it's not specific.Check CRP and consult a physician in your area
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Get a repeat ESR blood test in two weeks. You expect it to have got better.
All the best.
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See a doctor or via teleconsult to review the full report, examine your throat and chest, and decide if any further tests (like CBC, CRP) or treatment are needed.
Seek urgent care if you develop high or persistent fever, difficulty breathing, chest pain, severe weakness.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Not alarming
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evaluated
Do consult
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Dr. Abeed Ahmed
Diabetologist
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
ESR is acute phase reactant . Means elevated in infection and inflammation. As you are having cough form of infection .kindly give diabetic medication history clearly
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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