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I had done my CBC test. All the values were within the normal range, except for my ESR. What is the cause of high ESR. I had done the same test 15 days back, that time my ESR was 10 only. Please let me know the reason
Raised ESR is the sign of an infection. It could be acute illness or chronic illness like tuberculosis. Clinical co-relation is required in such cases to confirm the diagnosis.
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What Causes Elevated ESR Value?
Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. Raised ESR is the sign of an infection. It could be acute illness or chronic illness like tuberculosis. Clinical co-relation is required in such cases to confirm the diagnosis. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.