How can esr rate be controlled if the esr is raised to 130?

Answer 1

ESR stands for erythrocyte sedimentation rate. this is a test that indirectly measures the level of inflammation that exists at some point in the body.

normal readings are;

Adults, Westergren method Men under 50 years old-------less than 15 mm/hr

Men over 50 years old-------- less than 20 mm/hr

Women under 50 years old-- less than 20 mm/hr

Women over 50 years old---- less than 30 mm/hr

Children Westergren method,

Newborn--------------------------0 to 2 mm/hr

Neonatal to puberty------------3 to 13 mm/hr

mm/hr. = millimeters per hour.

Depending on the cause of the inflammation ESR may be reduced through the use of anti inflammatory either steroidal or non steroidal and in some cases with disease modifying drugs that have an effect on the immune system.