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Is There Any Danger To Have ESR Count As 80?

hello, i am 52 yrs female, having done a recent blood test i came to know that my ESR count is 80, it is always on a bit higher side like above 50 for me, i have also been diagnosed with gallstones recently, is there any relationship between the two?
Fri, 7 Nov 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. ESR of 80 indicates severe inflammation.
2. Correlation with C-reactive proteins level is necessary. If CRP is also elevated, then possible inflammation anywhere in the body needs to be evaluated.
3. Gall stones can induce mild inflammation. Associated with anemia and your previous history of a high normal - I suppose gallstones could be a cause. However, get a CRP done to rule out high inflammation.
4. If ESR crosses 100, autoimmune disorders, multiple myeloma or chronic infections like tuberculosis requires evaluation.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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Is There Any Danger To Have ESR Count As 80?

Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. 1. ESR of 80 indicates severe inflammation. 2. Correlation with C-reactive proteins level is necessary. If CRP is also elevated, then possible inflammation anywhere in the body needs to be evaluated. 3. Gall stones can induce mild inflammation. Associated with anemia and your previous history of a high normal - I suppose gallstones could be a cause. However, get a CRP done to rule out high inflammation. 4. If ESR crosses 100, autoimmune disorders, multiple myeloma or chronic infections like tuberculosis requires evaluation. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.