- female
- 20 Years
- 29/01/2025
My ESR is 23is that normal for my age? Also, my WBC count is 10,300, and I'm 20 years old. Could you tell me if that's something to be concerned about?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
it might be due to infection
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Haematologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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