Question
What factors can lead to an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate?
Answer
An elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate can be seen in certain physiological conditions and in pathological situations such as various inflammations, tissue damage and necrosis, malignant tumors, multiple hypergammaglobulinemias, liver cirrhosis, chronic nephritis, and so on. Additionally, it may also occur in anemia and hypercholesterolemia. Therefore, the causes of an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate are complex and non-specific, requiring a comprehensive judgment based on symptoms and other examinations.