What Does My Lab Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 10 May 2017

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Question : My friend was diagnosed with Jaundice on April 26th. She got a test done with the following reports. Now, after 10 days she was again ordered a test to see the progress. Will you able to let me know if there is improvement in her health condition now. I could see a very high ESR value (65). what exactly does it indicate?

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate or ESR is a test that tells us about inflamm

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to Health care magic,
I have seen the reports.
Yes she has jaundice but it is is now improving well. That is good.
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate or ESR is a test that tells us about inflammation in the body.
Since her liver is inflamed, the ESR is high and it has even gone up further.
Do not worry. It will come down when the inflammation reduces.
Regards

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