
Would ESR Blood Test Be Elevated If Someone Had Multiple Myeloma?

ESR is elevated in multiple myeloma, bone cancer or autioimmune disorder
Detailed Answer:
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I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. 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. It might be increased in patients having multiple myeloma, bone cancer and autoimmune disorders.
2. The normal range is 0-22 mm/hr for men and 0-29 mm/hr for women at end of first hour.
3. Having a high ESR 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.
4. ESR might also be elevated in common acute or chronic infections. For example even a common cold or stomach infection will show elevated ESR.
5. Please consult your doctor with details of symptoms you are experiencing and duration since when you are having them. This will help to narrow down on the possible diagnosis and do confirmatoiry tests.
Hope this answers your question. 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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