An ESR will be elevated with an acute infection or some type of physical trauma. An ESR is frequently elevated in inflammatory processes such as infections and in autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and in cancer. Remember, research is mounting describing Alzheimer’s disease as an inflammatory process. There are many pathways leading to an increase in inflammation.
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No fasting required.
Disclaimer: A health care provider should evaluate a deviation from normal.
