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Hi i am 19 years old i just done my blood test the result is the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (esr) is high its on 60 which medican i do need ?

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Dr. Matthew Hennig answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

Unclear: Just because a lab test is abnormal, it doesn't mean you need a medication. A sed rate is not very specific and it would be unlikely to have any condition diagnosed solely on this test.

Answered 8/15/2018

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