Why ESR is high in female?

How are you all, hope everyone is well. Today we will talk about the ESR test and Why ESR is high in female?
What causes ESR to be higher in women?
Also, the post will contain other topics related to ESR.

What is the ESR test?

The ESR test, or Erythrocyte sedimentation rate test, is a blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells can settle in a test tube. It is a non-specific marker. This test is done to detect inflammation or infection in the body.

Why ESR is high in female?

Below are 5 reasons why ESR levels may be high in women.

1. Hormonal Fluctuations: Estrogen levels in women can affect the rate of coagulation of red blood cells which can cause high levels of ESR.
2. Menstrual Cycle: ESR levels may increase due to hormonal changes during different phases of menstrual cycle.
3.  Pregnancy: ESR levels are high during pregnancy because of hormonal changes and changes in blood composition during this period.
4. Inflammation: Autoimmune diseases can lead to increased inflammation or infection in women, which can lead to elevated ESR levels.
5. Aging: ESR levels can naturally increase with age, in women the ESR results may be higher with increasing age.

ESR normal range in Females:

• Female ESR normal range : 0-20 millimeters per hour (mm/hr).

ESR normal range in Males:

• Male ESR normal range : 0-15 millimeters per hour (mm/hr)

What is ESR Westergren?

The ESR Westergren (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) is a blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle to the bottom of a tube over a period of time.
This is the name of a method to test esr.
There are also many other methods of ESR testing.
But the best method is ESR Westergren.

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High ESR symptoms:

A high ESR cannot detect specific diseases but can indicate underlying health problems.

These may include some common symptoms such as –

• Fatigue
• fever
• joint pain
• muscle aches and
• general malaise.

High ESR causes and treatment:

High erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) can be caused by various diseases such as inflammation, infection, autoimmune disorders,ers and certain cancers.

Medicines to control inflammation, antibiotics for infections, or specific treatments for internal conditions may be prescribed. A doctor should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment.

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Conclusion:

ESR is a non-specific test. Any problem in the body increases the result of esr. So without worrying you should take the treatment as per the advice of a good doctor.

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