Erythrocytes are blood particles whose main task is to carry oxygen in the blood to various organs of the human body. These bodies are made up of hemoglobin, which is red in color. They also stain these particles. One of the most important indicators when taking blood tests is the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (or ESR for short). An increased or decreased level of it indicates any disturbances in the body. How to lower or increase ESR in the blood?
What characterizes the rate of erythrocyte sedimentation to the blood, what does it indicate? This indicator indicates how quickly the blood is split, which is placed in a specialized capillary. Splitting occurs into two layers: upper and lower. The first is made up of red erythrocytes, and the second is made up of clear plasma. ESR is measured in millimeters per hour. The normal rate of speed for the stronger sex is 1-10 mm/h, for the weaker half of humanity - 2-15 mm/h.
If this number is below the norm, then it is necessary to increase the ESR. The causes of non-compliance with established standards are most often diseases such as leukocytosis, hepatitis,DIC, hyperproteinemia, hyperbilirubinemia. It should be noted that a reduced ESR is very rare. The opposite result is more common, that is, an increased level.
If, nevertheless, this indicator is underestimated, but there are no clinical symptoms that indicate diseases, then it is necessary to increase the ESR. How to do it?
Before starting treatment, it is recommended to re-analyze the ESR using a different, more complex and deep system. However, if after it the result also shows underestimated norms, then other measures should be taken to increase this indicator. In this case, the treatment should always be prescribed by a doctor.
Also, an increased indicator is also a deviation from the norm. What can increase ESR, what could be the reason? First of all, this suggests that an inflammatory process is developing in the body. Moreover, it can be either a common cold, flu, or more complex bronchitis, pneumonia, pyelonephritis, etc. It should be noted that the stronger the inflammation in the body, the more elevated ESR in the blood is observed.
However, not always a high rate indicates any inflammatory process. Other factors can also cause an increase in the sedimentation rate of blood particles: loss of protein in the urine, changes in the number of red blood cells, and much more. Possible disorders include diseases such as anemia, malignant tumors, heart attacks, frequentblood transfusions, etc.
In women, increased ESR in the blood can be observed during menstruation, during pregnancy, as well as during some other physiological processes.
As soon as an increase in the rate of erythrocyte breakdown is detected in a person, repeated analyzes should be carried out immediately. If the result is the same, then an examination and professional consultation with a doctor is already necessary.
