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ESR; ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE Test in Chennai

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    Overnight fasting is preferred.

  • Parameters covered

    1
  • Report Frequency

    Daily

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Overview

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) is a blood test that can reveal inflammatory activity in your body. It is not a stand-alone diagnostic tool, but it can help your doctor diagnose or monitor the progress of an inflammatory disease. ESR might be useful when evaluating unexplained fever, some types of arthritis and symptoms that affect your muscles. It can also help determine the severity of your inflammatory response and monitor the effect of treatment.

Parameters

  • 1. ESR ( ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE), AUTOMATED

ESR Test in Chennai

This test's early diagnosis leads to more tailored treatment plans and improved management of inflammatory illnesses, which enhances general health and wellness.

Who All are Eligible for The ESR Test in Chennai?

Symptoms that may prompt a test:

  • Pain in the neck, pelvis, or shoulders

  • Lack of appetite

  • Significant weight loss without trying

  • Headaches

  • Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling

Infections where a test might be recommended:

  • Rheumatic fever

  • Infections in the heart valves, bones, or skin

  • Tuberculosis

  • Arthritis

  • Lupus

  • Inflammatory bowel disease

Why Take The ESR Test in Chennai?

  • This test identifies diseases and correlates the level of severity with viruses or bacteria.

  • When performed in conjunction with other tests to pinpoint the exact source and location of infections, it is especially helpful in conditions like polymyalgia rheumatica and arterial inflammation.

  • The ESR test aids in the diagnosis of diseases, infections, or other issues that may be causing the body to become inflamed.

What are The Benefits of The ESR Test in Chennai?

  • Numerous diseases, such as the previously mentioned IB, arthritis, and vasculitis, can be detected by the test.

  • Monitoring the course of an illness is helpful.

  • Using this test, physicians can assess the effectiveness of treatment and the body's response to it.



 

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