- Female
- 35 Years
- 17/07/2023
What is the reason for a high-level ESR 40?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
An increased ESR may be due to arthritis, systemic conditions, bone infections and certain heart conditions may cause ESR levels to rise.
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