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Why is the erythrocyte sedimentation rate for a menstuating female slightly elevated?
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∙ 13y ago
There was in increase in ESR due to loss of blood.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agobecause menstruation involves a degree of inflammation, which is what ESR measures for.
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For male What treatment you have when erythrocyte sedimentation rate is 20?
It just means that the rate is slightly elevated, this indicates that you have some form of inflammation or infection. SED rate is a non specific test and is not able to tel what causes the problem just tat there is one. The normal sedimentation rate (Westergren method) for males is 0-15 millimeters per hour, and for females is 0-20 millimeters per hour. The sedimentation rate can be slightly more elevated in the elderly and is much lower for children
What does a sedimentation rate of 45 mmhr mean?
The normal sedimentation rate (Westergren method) for males is 0-15 millimeters per hour, and for females is 0-20 millimetres per hour. The sedimentation rate can be slightly more elevated in the elderly and is much lower for children. A sedimentation rate is raised when there is some sort of inflammation either as the result of infection or an autoimmune condition like Rheumatoid arthritis.
Was told my RA factor of 16.1 was high is this correct?
The normal sedimentation rate (Westergren method) for males is 0-15 millimeters per hour, and for females is 0-20 millimeters per hour. The sedimentation rate can be slightly more elevated in the elderly and is much lower for children.
What is the effect of Erythrocyte sedimentation rate is 120?
erythrocytes sedimentation rate (ESR) Westergren methodAn ESR of 120 indicates that you have a problem with inflammation it does not however indicate what the cause of the inflammation is.A sedimentation rate is blood test that can detect and monitors inflammation in the body.It is a measurement of the red blood cells (erythrocytes) sedimenting in a tube over a given period of time. this test is referred to as an ESR.Red blood cells settle in the bottom of the test tube given time leaving leaving the blood serum visible above. The sedimentation rate is simply how far the top of the RBC layer has fallen (in millimeters) in one hour. The sedimentation rate increases with more inflammation.The normal sedimentation rate (Westergren method) for males is 0-15 millimeters per hour, and for females is 0-20 millimeters per hour. The sedimentation rate can be slightly more elevated in the elderly and is much lower for children.
What does a Sedimentation rate 40 mean?
Erythrocytes sedimentation rate (ESR) Westergren methodAn ESR of 4o indicates that you have an elevated sedimentation rate. this indicates that you have a problem with inflammation. it does not however indicate what the cause of the inflammation is.The normal sedimentation rate (Westergren method) for males is 0-15 millimeters per hour, and for females is 0-20 millimeters per hour. The sedimentation rate can be slightly more elevated in the elderly and is much lower for children.A sedimentation rate is blood test that can detect and monitors inflammation in the body.It is a measurement of the red blood cells (erythrocytes) settling in a tube over a given period of time. this test is referred to as an ESR.Red blood cells settle in the bottom of the test tube given time leaving leaving the blood serum visible above. The sedimentation rate is simply how far the top of the RBC layer has fallen (in millimeters) in one hour. The sedimentation rate increases with more inflammation.
Is esr result of 48 mm normal?
No an ESR of 48 is high and indicates that there is some sort of inflammation in your body. The normal sedimentation rate (Westergren method) for males is 0-15 millimeters per hour, and for females is 0-20 millimeters per hour. The sedimentation rate can be slightly more elevated in the elderly and is much lower for children.
When a sedimentation rate-westergren is 36 what does that mean?
The normal sedimentation rate (Westergren method) for males is 0-15 millimeters per hour, females is 0-20 millimeters per hour. The sedimentation rate can be slightly more elevated in the elderly. When your sedimentation rate gets higher then normal it is an indication that there is a problem with inflammation somewhere in your body. This method will only tell you that there is inflammation and will not tell you what the cause f the inflammation is. In the case of Rheumatoid arthritis it is one of several tests and observations used to finally come to a diagnosis.
When people in new Orleans are buried the head is slightly elevated?
The heads are not slightly elevated as compared to the feet, but people are buried above ground.
What does sedimentation rate 64.9 mean?
Erythrocytes sedimentation rate (ESR) Westergren method. An ESR of 64.9 indicatesthat you have an elevated sedimentation rate and that you have a problem with inflammation. it does not however indicate what the cause of the inflammation is. The normal sedimentation rate (Westergren method) for males is 0-15 millimeters per hour, and for females is 0-20 millimeters per hour. The sedimentation rate can be slightly more elevated in the elderly and is much lower for children. A sedimentation rate is blood test that can detect and monitors inflammation in the body. It is a measurement of the red blood cells (erythrocytes) settling in a tube over a given period of time. this test is referred to as an ESR. Red blood cells settle in the bottom of the test tube given time leaving leaving the blood serum visible above. The sedimentation rate is simply how far the top of the RBC (Red Blood Cell) layer has fallen (in millimeters) in one hour. The sedimentation rate increases with more inflammation.
What does a high sedimentation rate indicate?
Erythrocytes sedimentation rate (ESR) Westergren method. An ESR of 100 shows that you have an elevated sedimentation rate and that you have a problem with inflammation. it does not however indicate what the cause of the inflammation is. The normal sedimentation rate (Westergren method) for males is 0-15 millimeters per hour, and for females is 0-20 millimeters per hour. The sedimentation rate can be slightly more elevated in the elderly and is much lower for children. A sedimentation rate is blood test that can detect and monitors inflammation in the body. It is a measurement of the red blood cells (erythrocytes) settling in a tube over a given period of time. this test is referred to as an ESR. Red blood cells settle in the bottom of the test tube given time leaving leaving the blood serum visible above. The sedimentation rate is simply how far the top of the RBC layer has fallen (in millimeters) in one hour. The sedimentation rate increases with more inflammation.
Normal value of Erythrocyte sedimentation rate?
male -up to 15, female -up to20 The normal sedimentation rate (Westergren method) for males is 0-15 millimeters per hour, and for females is 0-20 millimeters per hour. The sedimentation rate can be slightly more elevated in the elderly and is much lower for children.
Which group built the roman roads and why were they elevated in the middle?
The Roman roads were constructed by the army. They were elevated slightly in the center for drainage purposes.
