An abnormally high ESR can indicate the presence of cancerous tumors, especially if no inflammation is found. ESR test results that are higher than normal are also associated with autoimmune diseases, including: lupus. certain types of arthritis, including RA. What causes high ESR? If your ESR is high, it mayRead More →
An abnormally high ESR can indicate the presence of cancerous tumors, especially if no inflammation is found. Autoimmune diseases. ESR test results that are higher than normal are also associated with autoimmune diseases, including: lupus. certain types of arthritis, including RA. What causes high ESR? Moderately elevated ESR occurs withRead More →
Moderately elevated ESR occurs with inflammation but also with anemia, infection, pregnancy, and with aging. A very high ESR usually has an obvious cause, such as a severe infection, marked by an increase in globulins, polymyalgia rheumatica or temporal arteritis. Why is ESR higher in females? PIP: In healthy subjects,Read More →