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So What Does It Mean When Your Creactive Test Is Normal But Your Hs Creative Is On The High Side..could A Skin Inflammation Or Early Form Of Arthritis Cause This? WhAt Can I Do To Reduce It?
Question: So what does it mean when your creactive test is normal but your hs creative is on the high side..could a skin inflammation or early form of arthritis cause this? WhAt can I do to reduce it?
Brief Answer:
HS CRP could be elevated in inflammatory conditions
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The basic difference between CRP and HS CRP is it’s high sensitivity and it gets elevated at a very basic level.
Yes, it could be elevated in any sort of skin infection or inflammatory conditions like arthritis.
You need to maintain healthy lifestyle which includes daily morning walk for 35 mins a day for 5 days a week, healthy diet, no smoking.
I hope this information will answer your query. Feel free to ask if you have any other doubts.
Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap
HS CRP could be elevated in inflammatory conditions
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The basic difference between CRP and HS CRP is it’s high sensitivity and it gets elevated at a very basic level.
Yes, it could be elevated in any sort of skin infection or inflammatory conditions like arthritis.
You need to maintain healthy lifestyle which includes daily morning walk for 35 mins a day for 5 days a week, healthy diet, no smoking.
I hope this information will answer your query. Feel free to ask if you have any other doubts.
Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
So I just found out that I have degenerative disc changes in my neck would that cause thiis elevation? Is it related to heart issues most of the time? How common is disc changes in the neck at my age of 60? Is it alright to work out with weights? Thanks so much!!!
Brief Answer:
Hello Again
Detailed Answer:
Yes the CRP levels could be elevated in case of degenerative cervical disease ( cervical spondylitis) .
In case if degenerative cervical disorder it’s not advisable to exercise with weights although you can do brisk morning walks and aerobics without an issue .
Hopefully this information will guide you properly.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
Hello Again
Detailed Answer:
Yes the CRP levels could be elevated in case of degenerative cervical disease ( cervical spondylitis) .
In case if degenerative cervical disorder it’s not advisable to exercise with weights although you can do brisk morning walks and aerobics without an issue .
Hopefully this information will guide you properly.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
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