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Hi Sir, My mother is having elevated ESR value (36 mm) in comparison to the std (0-20 mm), can anyone please tell me 1) the possible reasons of such elevation 2) is there any risk involved, 3) what could be the possible threats. Thank you.
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High esr value is indicator of infection, high esr is in rheumatisum, allergic rhinitis, tuberculosis,any bactarial infection ,for confirmation you should check up to physician.
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36 ESR is of nothing much significance and doesn't suggest anything. you need not bother until unless she is having some other symptoms or abnormality in investigations. Good luck.
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