Question
Recently, a check-up found that my child’s blood sedimentation rate has reached 16. What does this mean? How should we deal with it?
Answer
The blood sedimentation rate test is usually non-specific, and its elevated values can be associated with many diseases or stress conditions, including colds with fever, exercise, and emotional fluctuations. The normal range for children’s blood sedimentation rate is 0 to 10 mm/h. Elevated blood sedimentation rates are often related to infections, and it is recommended to actively treat respiratory infections. If the respiratory infection is controlled but the blood sedimentation rate remains above the normal value, further examination is needed. Blood sedimentation rate refers to the rate at which blood settles, with the normal range generally being 0-20 mm/h.