Does elevated ESR cause any infections?

Question

Hi doctor,

I used to do a CBC test each time I go on a travel and this time also, I did the same.

Can anyone please tell me if these reports are fine?

Or if I am suffering from any disease, as some values are out of range. I am taking the tablet Telday 40 mg in the evening for my blood pressure.

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and everything is fine except ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), which is slightly elevated, but it is acceptable to have it.

Did you have a recent fever, or any other symptoms of infection like running nose, sore throat, or excessive weakness?

If yes, then it can explain the elevated ESR. Even, it is acceptable to have this elevation. It is better if you get repeated after two to four weeks to confirm the static trend, and not absolutely necessary. You can get it after you come back from the trip.

I hope it helps.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, you can continue with your trip. There is nothing worrisome in your report, and I do not see anything in your history or report to suggest anything related to cancer. So, you do not get tense.

Also, you are quite young and not a common age for cancer. There is a possibility of subclinical viral infections, which can cause vestibular disturbances and slightly raised ESR (which can be seen even in otherwise normal individuals). So you should not worry about the report and just get ESR done after your trip.

All the best.

Thank you.