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My ESR rate is always higher than the recommended value. Recently I tested and it came out to be 18. Anything to worry?
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ESR 18 It is absolutely normal... ESR as alone is non specific indicator. Many physiological conditions affect ESR values
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Minimal variation will be there
Pls don’t worry
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It's ok
U have to improve your diet like add almond in morning , increase water intake
Otherwise u can take antibiotics
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Absolutely normal
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High esr only indicates a chron8c health issue. Please share details then I can help you.
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Kindly consult for further evaluation
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not a cause for concern, if you have no other symptoms.
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An anti inflammatory diet help regulate the body immune response and can naturally support ESR levels over time
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Nothing to worry. That can fluctuate with minimal inflammation but 18 is not considered significant
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It has to correlated with other lab parameters . Please consult.
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Nothing to worry
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Just deranged. Designate inflammation. Slowly reduce. No particular treatment for this. Plenty of water n liquid lemonade electoral powder buttermilk
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No worry.is non-specific marker .if its >50 then you consider it and also required crp test if inflammation persists.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Kindly do connect and consult
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