yes thank you i went recently to er and they said i had high sedmintation rate platelets and she said 4 times before but they did not tell me  the last time just this time and cat scan was clear and they said i should fo;;ow up i am concerned  can u help ease my anxietys
High sedimentation rates may be caused by autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematous or rheumatoid arthritis. Cancer, such as lymphoma or multiple myeloma. Chronic kidney disease. Infection, such as pneumonia, pelvic inflammatory disease, or appendicitis. Inflammation of joints (such as polymyalgia rheumatic) and blood vessels (such as giant cell arthritis) can also high ESR. Regards Chat Doctor. 