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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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Your ESR is 18 mm/hr which is within normal or borderline range for females. ESR is a nonspecific marker and mild elevation alone without symptoms is usually not clinically significant.
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-Do not rely on ESR alone for diagnosis
-Maintain healthy lifestyle
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-Consult if new symptoms develop
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Hello. I understand your concern, but I want to reassure you that an ESR of 18 mm/hr is actually considered within the normal range for a woman in your age group. Most clinical guidelines consider any value under 20 mm/hr as normal for females under 50.
Understanding ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)
ESR is a 'non-specific' marker. This means it can be influenced by many temporary factors that are not necessarily related to a disease:
Physiological Variations: It can fluctuate slightly based on your menstrual cycle, recent minor infections (like a cold), or even levels of hydration.
Lifestyle Factors: Long hours in a sedentary IT job, minor stress, or lack of sleep can occasionally push the value toward the higher end of the normal range.
Isolated Marker: On its own, a slightly elevated ESR without other symptoms (like fever, joint pain, or unexplained weight loss) is rarely a clinical concern.
Next Steps & Recommendations:
Look at the Full Picture: If you are feeling perfectly healthy otherwise, this value does not require any specific treatment.
Correlate with Other Tests: If you are still worried, you could check your CRP (C-Reactive Protein) levels. CRP is a more sensitive and real-time marker of inflammation. If both are low, it confirms there is nothing to worry about.
Routine Monitoring: Mention this to your physician during your next routine annual check-up, but there is no need for urgent intervention.
In short, a value of 18 is not clinically significant 'high' and does not suggest an underlying health problem.
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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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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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Kindly do connect and consult
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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. Sumit Verma
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Kanpur
Common Causes of High ESR:
1) Infections: Bacterial infections (e.g., tuberculosis, pneumonia), viral infections, and chronic infections (e.g., sinusitis, UTI).
2) Autoimmune Diseases: Conditions causing chronic inflammation like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus (SLE), vasculitis, or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
3)Cancers: Such as multiple myeloma, lymphoma, or certain solid tumors.
4)Chronic Conditions: Kidney disease, thyroid issues, or vascular diseases.
Tissue Damage: Recent surgery, trauma, or a heart attack.
Other Factors: Anemia, pregnancy, menstruation, and
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Minimal variation will be there
Pls don’t worry
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