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My son had blood work done & his esr came back as 15mm/hour. his dr said that is high for his age (3) & is sending us to a rumotologist. is there a more detailed explanation of what they can mean? he has been having lots of leg & arm pains?
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ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) is an old test used to detect inflammatory condition. Unless the rate is very high, the meaning of a slightly high rate like your son's result, is very limited. You should not pay much attention about this test but a rheumatology consultation is appropriate if your son has extremity (joint?) pain but pediatrician could not make a diagnosis.
Answered 5/20/2022
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An elevated ESR indicates inflammation and long with limb pain, it is appropriate to see a rheumatologist to rule out joint inflammation.
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