My ESR reading came back as 34 mmhour. I'm a bit worried about it. Is that something I should be concerned about at my age of 47? Could you give me some advice on how I might reduce it?

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Patient is advised tab augmentin duo 625mg thrice daily, for 5 days, tab pan d,orally once daily for 14 days ,syrup sucralfate 10ml thrice daily for 14 days.Also avoid spicy and hot items is advised to the patient.

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