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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), Summary of Interpretation

November 2, 2020Blog
  1. Erythrocyte sedimentation (ESR) is a nonspecific test for various diseases. But I have seen it has value in the diagnosis of various diseases.
  2. If someone complains of vague symptoms, in that case, advise ESR. If ESR is raised, it indicates definitely the patient has some underlying diseases that may be infections or cancer.
  3. It is raised in chronic inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, and malignancies.
  4. ESR is usually slightly higher in old age.
  5. This test may be used to monitor the autoimmune disease like Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
  6. This test may help support the diagnosis of temporal arteritis, polymyalgia, and vasculitis.
  7. I will suggest if you have patient with a history of weight loss, body pain and aches or vague symptoms, advise ESR.
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