Hi my father was just told that he has high esr levels at 79. He has gout Diabeties cholestorsl high blood pressure and polysistic kidney disease He had an MRI done and ct scan and were all good. They did a culture test In the blood and all good. Any suggestions. He is feeling weak, cold, tired. Not interested in walking Or doing anything in that matter
thanks for your query can feel your concerns ESR is a nonspecific test and raised in various conditions like infections, inflammations and malignancy.it may be raised because of polycystic kidneys and as he is diabetic and having high cholesterol he's having fever?I advise to monitor his sugar levels and blood pressure regularly and start antidiabetic and antihypertensive medications after consulting your doctorImprove his diet. Add fresh fruits and vegetables to his diet and avoid junk food and soft Chat Doctor.