I'm a bit worried after my master blood check-up because my ESR came back as 45. Is this something serious? What should I do next?

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I'm really worried because the right side of my upper chest is super tender and sore to touch. I got an MRI of my sternum and a breast ultrasound done, and both came back normal. But it's so sensitive that even a piece of paper against it feels unbearable. What could be causing this, and what should I do next?

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My ESR rate came back as 20.5. Is that considered normal or high for a 23-year-old male? Ive also been feeling tired, dizzy, and sometimes have trouble breathing. My hemoglobin is 14, which I know is normal, but could these symptoms be related to my ESR?

An ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) of 20.5 is slightly elevated for a 23-year-old male, as the normal range is typically between 0-15 mmhr; combined with your symptoms of fatigue, dizziness, and breathing discomfort, it's essential to consult your doctor to rule out underlying conditions such as inflammation, infection

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I'm feeling pretty anxious right now. My ESR level came back at 63, and I'm not sure what that means. I had a fever when they did the test. Can you help me understand why my ESR might be high?

A high erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is usually a sign of inflammation in the body, which can be caused by infection repeat when you become fine

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