NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -A decreased ESR is associated with a number of blood diseases in which red blood cells have an irregular or smaller shape that causes slower settling. In patients with polycythemia, too many red blood cells decrease the compactness of the rouleau network and artifactually lower the ESR.

Detailed explanation-2: -Factors that may help lower inflammation and ESR include engaging in regular exercise, living a healthy and hygienic lifestyle, losing weight if overweight, and eating nutritious foods. A low sedimentation rate is often normal.

Detailed explanation-3: -ESR varies greatly with age and sex, and corresponding reference values are proposed. Lifestyle factors (physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption) and common metabolic abnormalities (obesity and related metabolic syndrome) may also influence ESR values.