- Female
- 40 Years
- 17/07/2023
What does it mean if my ESR is 31?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Yusuf Mohammad
General Practitioner
- MBBS
- Advanced Certificate Course in Dermatology
- 8+ Yrs
It means that either one has inflammations or infections in the body. Consult with a doctor to know the root cause and investigate further.
Dr. Yusuf Suggests...
Take a PROTEIN S (ACTIVITY) Test or Take a ABPA MINI PANEL (ALLERGIC BRONCHOPULMONARY ASPERGILLOSIS) Test
Answered 24/07/2025
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