Hello Doctor,My son who is just 8 yrs old having ESR level hgh in the blood culture showing 73.  He is frequently having cold and cough and very fond of cold things such as pepsi, cola etc.Please let me know the precautions to be taken.thank you.
High ESR level may be due to infection, tuberculosis, inflammation. , autoimmune disease., connective tissue disorders anemia etc. So first you should search for the cause and treat accordingly.  Pepsi cola and cold Chat Doctor.