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What do you suggest if my esr is 83, i'm 40 should i be concerned?

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Needs investigation: Elevated ESR is usually an indicator of inflammation, without providing any indication of the cause and location of the inflammation. This would require an in-person evaluation and additional studies,

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

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Yes: That is a marker for inflammation. See your doctor. Depending on your risks and your symptoms, they may want to do additional tests to determine what the root cause of the inflammation is.

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Yes, it is very high: so see your doctor to get a work up based on your symptoms to find the cause then it can be treated.

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