If ESR value us 34 mm/hr. What does it mean? PCB is 29.3%.MCV is 92 cu. I want to know whether this are normal. I am breastfeeding mother of 8 month old baby.

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ESR refers to Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate. ESR is used to check if you have any condition that causes inflammation. It is mainly used to find out the symptoms of an inflammatory disorder. The normal ESR range is 0?22mm/hr for men and 0?29mm/hr for women. Since your ESR mentioned here is 35. But it doesn't necessarily mean you have a medical condition that requires treatment. A moderate ESR may indicate blood disorders, polycythemia or anemia, rather than an inflammatory disease. Certain medicines and supplements can also affect your results. Though it might be possible it?s an indication of inflammatory conditions like - Infection, vascular disease, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease etc. It?s better to consult a doctor to be perfectly sure about your case.

Prashant K Vaidya · Accepted Answer

ESR refers to Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate. ESR is used to check if you have any condition that causes inflammation. It is mainly used to find out the symptoms of an inflammatory disorder. The normal ESR range is 0?22mm/hr for men and 0?29mm/hr for women. Since your ESR mentioned here is 35. But it doesn't necessarily mean you have a medical condition that requires treatment. A moderate ESR may indicate blood disorders, polycythemia or anemia, rather than an inflammatory disease. Certain medicines and supplements can also affect your results. Though it might be possible it?s an indication of inflammatory conditions like - Infection, vascular disease, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease etc. It?s better to consult a doctor to be perfectly sure about your case.

K.S Jeyarani Kamaraj · Answer

Dear lybrate-user,
Thanks for your enquiry. Don?t worry this is normal.