The reaction (rate) of erythrocyte sedimentation is one of the most important indicators of blood, which indicates the presence or absence of pathological and inflammatory processes in the body. For each age group, the ROE indicator is different. Thus, in adults the norm of ESR varies within the limits of 1-15 mm / hour (in women from 2 to 15, in men - from 1 to 10 mm / hour). As for children, age matters.
Indicators of the norm and deviations from it
As already noted, the norm of ESR in children depends on their age. So, for newborns, the value is 2-3 mm / hour, for 6-month-old babies - from 2 to 6 mm / h, for one-year-old children, ROE varies within 2-8 mm / hour.
It is worth noting that the value of ESR in the blood of a child may differ from the norm, but not much. If, according to the results of a laboratory study, all other indicators are normal, then a high ESR in a child can be a temporary and absolutely safe phenomenon. However, elevated to 15 mm / h of ESR in a child is a cause for concern. If it reaches 40 mm / hour, then the problem is obvious: the baby has an infection in the body or an inflammatory process is raging.
By the way, the difference from the norm of 10-15 units indicates that the disease can be defeated in a fairly short time, from one to two to three weeks. Exceeding by 25-30 units means that the disease will have to fight longer, from two to three months.
The most common diseases that affect the increase of ESR in the blood in young children are:
- angina ;
- flu;
- colds;
- allergy;
- anemia.
Mom's to note
Do not rush to start treating the crumb immediately,
And further. An experienced pediatrician will never treat a baby, focusing only on the indicators indicated in the form. If your doctor behaves differently, contact another specialist.