What causes high ESR and low Lipoprotein a?

High ESR and low Lipoprotein a can be caused by many reasons.

If your ESR is in between 0.1 mm/hr and 14 mm/hr and your Lipoprotein a is in between 1 mg/dl and 30 mg/dl then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for ESR and Lipoprotein a respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

Normal range of ESR : 0.1 - 14 mm/hr

Ideal values of ESR depending on age :

Age	Ideal ESR value
<5 years	2.021
5-10 years	2.042
10-15 years	2.064
15-20 years	2.086
20-25 years	2.108
25-30 years	2.13
30-35 years	2.153
35-40 years	2.176
40-45 years	2.199
45-50 years	2.222
50-55 years	2.246
55-60 years	2.27
60-70 years	2.294
70-80 years	2.318
80-90 years	2.343
90-100 years	2.368
>100 years	2.393

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease ESR levels include:

• Rheumatic fever
• Vascular disease
• Autoimmune diseases
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Heart disease

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Normal range of Lipoprotein a : 1 - 30 mg/dl

Ideal values of Lipoprotein a depending on age :

Age	Ideal Lipoprotein a value
<5 years	1.011
5-10 years	1.022
10-15 years	1.033
15-20 years	1.044
20-25 years	1.055
25-30 years	1.066
30-35 years	1.077
35-40 years	1.088
40-45 years	1.1
45-50 years	1.112
50-55 years	1.124
55-60 years	1.136
60-70 years	1.148
70-80 years	1.16
80-90 years	1.172
90-100 years	1.184
>100 years	1.197

High ESR and low Lipoprotein a can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take ESR and Lipoprotein a blood tests and the results are higher than 14 mm/hr for ESR and lower than 1 mg/dl for Lipoprotein a, your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get these tests if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the ESR and Lipoprotein a Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants ESR and Lipoprotein a tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the ESR and Lipoprotein a blood tests, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your ESR and Lipoprotein a Test reports by your pathologist.

Medical References

• MedlinePlus – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
• Cleveland Clinic – Sedimentation Rate (ESR): What It Is & Normal Range
• Mayo Clinic – Sed rate (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)