ESR Test Health Feed

Esr (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) is a test that can tell you how much sedimentation and inflammation is in your body.
It measures how quickly your red blood cells fall to the bottom of a super-thin tube. If you have a moderately elevated esr, you probably also have painful inflammation that you’d like to reduce. Target this inflammation with diet and exercise. You should also see if there are other medical reasons for an elevated or high esr rate.
You may need to have your esr tested...more

It could be due to some chronic infection. Rise in ESR is not clinically significant. DO CRP test which is more confirmatory. Get her examined by doctor and follow the advice and treatment.

The erythracyte sedimentation rate , measures how 'sticky' the red blood cells are
. If elevated. this does not indicate any specific disease, but an infection which can be due to anemia, arthritis, connective tissue issues, stiff joints , rashes fevers ESR above 100 mm/h is most likely caused by an active disease. For instance, you may have:

A disease that causes inflammation in your body
Active infection
Cancer
Heart disease
Kidney disease
Blood disease
...more

Dear lybrateuser,
- Yes, a mild rise can be normal, nothing to worry about unless you have any other symptoms.

Esr can be high in case of allergies and even minor infection if you are not having symptoms please don't worry.

Hi,
Elevated ESR reveals some infection in the body. It is not of diagnostic value; it has only prognostic value. Even a small wound in the body or if you have mild cold also, its levels are raised. As she has fever, high values are observed. Please do more specific tests like CBC, Widal, M.P. Montaux etc. To find out the cause of fever.

ESR in itself does not signify anything specific disease but is an indicator that your health is compromised somewhere. So it needs to be looked​ at with all other health parameters (other tests and any medical history ). Adapt a healthy lifestyle and follow all good habits to stay fit and healthy with a strong immunity.

Apply hot fomentation
Do spinal extension exercises twice a day
Avoid forward bending activities
While sitting keep a pillow/cushion behind lower back region

If ESR is high and sputum is coming
Then second and most important step in investigation is 1 sputum test specially of morning
2 Chest X ray PA view.

High esr indicates chronic infection. It may not be always relevant. Repeat your esr after some time and if it is still high consult doctor for further advice.