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Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. ESR is erythrocyte sedimentation rate which is the rate at which blood components settle down when left undisturbed as a thin column.

2. ESR is erythrocyte sedimentation rate and is a test that indicates inflammatory activity in a person. If it is high then there might be a disease process in that person. It only tells that a disease is there but will not say what disease it is.

3. Your report mentions 0 to 10 mm/ hr in males and 0 to 20 mm/ hr in females at the end of first hour as normal.

4. Having a high ESR of 40 mm requires to evaluated in detail for the symptoms and confirmation of disease. ESR will be reduced by treating the condition that is causing it to be high.

5. Even a mild infection like cold might cause high ESR of 40 mm as in your case. Please take medicine as recommended by your doctor.

Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek

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