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What Causes Fluctuations In The ESR Levels?
Sir my esr level is fluctuating bet 60 and 40. Since esr is a criteria in medical test i amnot able to clear medical for kuwait. Is there any ways to reduce esr level quickly atleast for a day. ( there is a slight problm with throat but its not a big issue)
Thu, 27 Feb 2020
Hello,
ESR is a nonspecific test and it will increase in any kind of infection. We have to rule out tuberculosis as it is a major cause for elevated ESR value. A a short course of antibiotics may be started empirically.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
ESR is a nonspecific test and it will increase in any kind of infection. We have to rule out tuberculosis as it is a major cause for elevated ESR value. A a short course of antibiotics may be started empirically.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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