“Orthopedic issue?”
My sedimentation rate is 19 is this normal? I've been seeing mixed things online.
Male | 39 years old
Complaint duration: 35
Medications: ceforoxine
Conditions: none
5 Answers
The sedimentation rate (ESR) is a general blood test to depict the level of inflammation in your body. This who have an auto-immune disease, poorly controlled diabetes, gastritis, GI pains, and healing muscle or joint injuries can have an increased ESR. Those with undiagnosed infections (UTI, URI, GI, excessive skin pimples, etc.) can also have an increased ESR. Therefore, ESR taken as the only blood test marker is not specific. A good history and a thorough physical examination are needed to get a better understanding of what may be going on in your body. I hope this helps.
No, it is high.
High definition rates indicate inflammation somewhere that might be temporary. Check again in 3-4 weeks.
19 is pretty normal. But, why are you taking an antibiotic? A low-grade infection coils be the cause of a reading of 19.
There are many reasons for an elevated ESR. As you are aware this is a non-specific measure of inflammation. You can have falsely elevated ESR for multiple reasons also. Since you are on an antibiotic I would assume you have some form of infection that would also lead to the elevated number. Best suggestion is to discuss and follow along with your doctor. They should be tell you if there is anything to worry about. Good luck.
