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What Causes Elevated ESR Levels?

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Posted on Wed, 6 May 2015
Question: I went to a dentist yesterday as i was having some mouth ulcers he had ordered some blood tests like LFT, Renal profile , Sugar etc . My ESR results are elevated . The ref range was up to 10 and mine was 13 . What does that mean ? Anything i need to worry about ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Not significant

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

ESR is usually elevated when there infection/inflammation anywhere in the body.

ESR of 13 though above the normal range of less than 10, is not significantly raised.
So there is nothing to worry about and you can just ignore it.

I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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What Causes Elevated ESR Levels?

Brief Answer: Not significant Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. ESR is usually elevated when there infection/inflammation anywhere in the body. ESR of 13 though above the normal range of less than 10, is not significantly raised. So there is nothing to worry about and you can just ignore it. I hope that answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr.R.K.