Mansfield, TX
A 35-year-old female asked:
My son is 18 had blood test done his est 85 he drinks 3 times a month an takes advil (ibuprofen) for sholder pain should he be worried about the test?
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Dr. Chad Rudnickanswered
Pediatrics 12 years experience
Clarify question : do you mean ESR lab test or AST lab test? Alcohol use at his age should be discouraged. Please clarify your question, or have a live consult via HealthTap. Also, how often does he take Advil (ibuprofen) and why is he having frequent shoulder pain?
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