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High ESR 45
I did master blood check up and my ESR is 45. Does this means something serious . What should be my next steps ?
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Dr. Govind Satheesh
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
following lifestyle changes which could help:
- Drink lots of water and stay well hydrated at all times of the day(Aim to drink 2.5-3 liters of water everyday)
- Be careful with caffeine aim to drink caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea, cola just 1 or 2 times a day, above 6 such drinks would make you irritable, anxious and will negatively affect your performance
- Don't skip meals, Eat healthy, clean and nutritious diet, Don't crash diet
- Eat iron rich food
- Adults need upto 8 hours of sleep per night
- Destress yourself with methods such as yoga/meditation.
- Exercise regularly
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please consult a physician if u feel any difficulty, otherwise elevated ESR is not relevant
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Dr. Milind Sathe
General Physician
37 yrs exp
Indore
Such check ups have no value without clinical examination & interpretation.
Consult a physician for needful.
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