Dear doc, My mother is 90 years old. recently she had fever and sore throat. her blood test result was OK regarding RBC and WBC. But her ESR is 64 and it was a source of concern for her GP. her general health is OK and she suffers from lifelong artherosis. Is there any probability of malignancy? thanks
Welcome to Chat Doctor I am Chat Doctor. Dear friend, as per history given by you is in favor of increased E.S.R due to Arthrosis (-a chronic inflammation) and recent infection (fever a dsore throat). As you told that her general health is ok then it is not looking due to any malignancy here. A chronic inflammation like Arthrosis is common cause of increased E.S.R.I advise you to repeat E.S.R, complete blood count and peripheral blood film after one week to rule out any other cause and to remove your doubt completely. Thanx for query.