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Did esr test and it was very very high from the normal level...a test was done because of my constant severe pain in both legs...what does it mean?
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Nonspecific: The ESR or erythrocyte sedimentation rate is the rate at which red blood cells sink to the bottom of the tube given in mm/hr. It is a non-specific measure of inflammation that has been around since 1897. The ESR tends to rise with age and is higher in women and when anemia is present. There are many reasons for an elevated esr, so the test is not useful for indicating a specific diagnosis.
Answered 12/20/2014
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