<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.My mother age: 55 recently had fever with cough cold. As advised by the local doctor, we have done CBC tests. In the test report ESR shows a very high value 80, while rest of the components are fine. Is there something to worry about if yes, what should be our next step ?  <response>: Hies raises in response to any chronic inflammatory conditions, like a possible infection, autoimmune conditions, anemia. Also, you have to note that ESR is an indicator of prognosis and never used to make a diagnosis. Since your mothers reports are normal except ESR, there is nothing of concern.However, if she continues to be symptomatic, you can discuss with your consulting doctor for a diagnosis of tuberculosis as one of the possibilities. Regards 