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What Does CRP Level Of 52 Indicate?

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Posted on Wed, 19 Nov 2014
Question: Hello Doctor,

I have been suffering from throat pain and fever for the last couple of days. I did a blood test and crp came as 52. Other blood test normal.

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Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
CRP raises during active infection & inflammation

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

CRP or C Reactive protein is an acute phase reactant which increases during the episodes of acute inflammation or infection in the body.

As you are having throat pain, which could be bacterial in eitiology, the CRP has shot up. This is also an indication to start active measures such as taking antibiotics and anti-inflammatory.

My suggestions to you are:
1. To drink plenty of warm water
2. To use povidone iodine throat spray or gargles
3. Try taking an anti inflammatory such as diclofenac or ibuprofen
4. A broad spectrum antibiotic
5. Avoid chilled food and beverages/smoking/alcohol/fizzy drinks if any

Hope I have answered your queries; I'll be available for the follow up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
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What Does CRP Level Of 52 Indicate?

Brief Answer: CRP raises during active infection & inflammation Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for posting the query CRP or C Reactive protein is an acute phase reactant which increases during the episodes of acute inflammation or infection in the body. As you are having throat pain, which could be bacterial in eitiology, the CRP has shot up. This is also an indication to start active measures such as taking antibiotics and anti-inflammatory. My suggestions to you are: 1. To drink plenty of warm water 2. To use povidone iodine throat spray or gargles 3. Try taking an anti inflammatory such as diclofenac or ibuprofen 4. A broad spectrum antibiotic 5. Avoid chilled food and beverages/smoking/alcohol/fizzy drinks if any Hope I have answered your queries; I'll be available for the follow up queries. Regards Dr. Naveen Kumar N ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon