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What Causes High ESR Levels During Pregnancy?
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My name is Parinaz and i am 35 yr old and pregnant. i am in my 19 week of pregnancy. the result of my Hematalogy E.S.R 1St hr, shows 35 where the my normal range shows 0 - 15. what dose it mean please? and is my baby in danger? and what can lower it down please?
Best Regards
Parinaz
My name is Parinaz and i am 35 yr old and pregnant. i am in my 19 week of pregnancy. the result of my Hematalogy E.S.R 1St hr, shows 35 where the my normal range shows 0 - 15. what dose it mean please? and is my baby in danger? and what can lower it down please?
Best Regards
Parinaz
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
Hi,
I understand your concern.
In pregnancy, there is need for increased blood volume,for fetal blood circulation There is about 600 ml of rise in blood volume. As a result there is dilution of mother's blood. as a result ESR is raised.
Decreased blood Hb% & low protein in blood is also common in pregnancy . they also contribute to raised ESR.
Any infection or inflammation also causes rise in ESR.
* You are worried about your ESR in pregnancy.Please get your CBC count which will inform bout Hb%, Type of anemia, presence of infection/inflammation.
- Iron ,Vitamin ,protein supplements take care of the condition.
Low Hb% affects maternal health & thereby fetal growth too.
* Please do not worry. A careful assessment of investigation reports & experts advice would defenately help you.
Thanks.
* NOw, in your case
I understand your concern.
In pregnancy, there is need for increased blood volume,for fetal blood circulation There is about 600 ml of rise in blood volume. As a result there is dilution of mother's blood. as a result ESR is raised.
Decreased blood Hb% & low protein in blood is also common in pregnancy . they also contribute to raised ESR.
Any infection or inflammation also causes rise in ESR.
* You are worried about your ESR in pregnancy.Please get your CBC count which will inform bout Hb%, Type of anemia, presence of infection/inflammation.
- Iron ,Vitamin ,protein supplements take care of the condition.
Low Hb% affects maternal health & thereby fetal growth too.
* Please do not worry. A careful assessment of investigation reports & experts advice would defenately help you.
Thanks.
* NOw, in your case
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