Erythrocyte sedimentation rate in pregnancy

Authors

  • A. Krishnaveni Mamata Medical College, Khammam, Andhra Pradesh,
  • A. N.R. Lakshmi Mamata Medical College, Khammam, Andhra Pradesh,
  • P. Paramjyothi Mamata Medical College, Khammam, Andhra Pradesh,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbr.v5i8.722

Abstract

There are so many significant haematologicalchanges occurring in pregnancy. In the present study ESR was measured and compared in pregnancy and puerperium. Methods; Pregnant women in the age group of 20- 30, who were registered in Mamata General Hospital, Khammam, A.P., were selected. ESR estimation was done both in pregnancy and puerperium. Result; There was a statistically significant increase of ESR in pregnancy compared to puerperium(0.0001). Conclusion. ESR increases in pregnancy due to increase in Fibrinogen levels and haemodilution during pregnancy.

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Author Biography

  • A. Krishnaveni, Mamata Medical College, Khammam, Andhra Pradesh,
    Associate  Professor of  Physiology,

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Published

2014-08-30

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 8 (2014): Aug

Section

Short Communication

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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate in pregnancy. Int Jour of Biomed Res [Internet]. 2014 Aug. 30 [cited 2026 Mar. 29];5(8):528-9. Available from: https://ssjournals.co.in/index.php/ijbr/article/view/1060