Hi My father is having continous cough for a while. The blood test result shows high esr (160) and low hemoglobin (6.8). Rest of the things are normal.He had this cough for more than six months and we have been consulting doctors. Is there a reason why ESR is high and Hemoglobin is so low. He is 60yr old
Hi, Dear,Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor. Studied your query in full depth of its details. Reviewed it in context of your health concerns. Based On the facts, You mostly seem to suffer from-Pulmonary TB? Lung Cancer? As he is 60 yrs old. These possibilities need to be ruled out by Bronchoscopic (fiber optic)Examination with Bronchial lavage to detect the TB organisms or Cancer Cells. High ESR and Low HE % suggests both these possibilities for this age of your father. Key to fix the cause would be Bronchoscopic lavage testing. Hope that, This reply would help you to plan further treatment soon with your treating doctors. Best of Luck and early recovery. Welcome any further query in this regard, which would be replied in next session. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist