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What does an erythrocyte sedimentation rate check?
What does an erythrocyte sedimentation rate check?
What does an erythrocyte sedimentation rate check?
An erythrocyte sedimentation rate checks for inflammations in the body. Inflammations can be due to injuries, infections or many conditions in the body. ESR test can also indicate certain cancers and blood disorders.
Last updated on 17 Jul 2023
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What does ESR 48 mean?
It means there is an active illness. Consult with a doctor to find out the core health problem
Last updated on 17 Jul 2023
What is the medicine for a high ESR?
Your doctor might advise taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) corticosteroid therapy to reduce inflammation.
Last updated on 17 Jul 2023
Why ESR increases in Menstruation?
ESR increases during menstruation because there is a significant decrease in the hematocrit levels which results in faster fall of red blood cells which in turn leads to increase in ESR levels.
Last updated on 17 Jul 2023
Do Tuberculosis patients have high ESR?
Yes, patients have high ESR during TB because of inflammatory cytokines released in the blood which can cause elevated levels of ESR.
Last updated on 17 Jul 2023
Which types of food should be avoided to control ESR?
All types of junk food containing unhealthy oils which increase inflammations should be avoided to control ESR levels. Instead, foods such as fruits and cooking oil such as olive oil should be used to lower ESR levels.
Last updated on 17 Jul 2023
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