I'm really worried about my dad. His hands and feet swell up if he's sitting for too long, and it doesn't seem like they return to normal the way they used to. We're considering looking into ESR levels but could really use some advice on that. Also, are there specific foods he could eat that might help to get his ESR back to normal?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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green leafy vegetables, fatty fish, berries, almonds, walnuts,these all will reduce ESR

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I'm a bit worried because my ESR is reading at 21mm, and I know the maximum normal value is supposed to be under 14mm. Is this something I should be concerned about? Could you help me understand what this means for my health?

under 14 mm is normal.

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Feels like I've got these needle-like pricks in the joints of my lower back whenever I sit and it's been happening for the last few days. I've never had this issue before. Any ideas on how I can get it back to normal?

Do physical excercise and maint good posture and sleep over flat surface for few days,you will be fine

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I'm 20 and I'm experiencing a lot of body pain, just like I did three years ago. Back then, the doctor told me I had ASO titre positive after doing a blood test and recommended penidure injections and ecosprin tablets. I've been feeling this way again for the past three days. Could you please let me know what I should do next?

It sounds like your symptoms may be related to a recurrence of a condition like rheumatic fever. Please consult a doctor promptly for a detailed evaluation, including an ASO titer test and possibly other investigations. Early treatment with appropriate medication, like antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs, is important to prevent complications.

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