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Suggest Remedies For High C-reactive Protein In Blood
Question: I have been having a high c-reactive protein in my blood the past 6 or 8 months when tested. How and why haven't the doctors done any further testing to see where the inflammation is coming from? What can be done to find out? I am a diabetic II for past 20 yrs. I am 67. yr/o w/fem.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
lab tests cannot be interpreted without clinical information. Why did your doctor order this test in the first place? Did/Do you have any symptoms? An elevated CRP may be caused by any kind of inflammation including all kinds of infections, severe local inflammation (like a 'bad' tooth, pancreatitis, furuncles, etc), autoimmune disorders, skin injury or damage (surgery for example) and some tumors. The level of CRP is important. Serious bacterial infections usually cause very high values (20mg/dL or 200mg/L for example). Viral infections usually cause lower values (usually less than 7mg/dL).
I'll be glad to comment on your case when you provide more information.
Kind Regards!
please provide more information
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
lab tests cannot be interpreted without clinical information. Why did your doctor order this test in the first place? Did/Do you have any symptoms? An elevated CRP may be caused by any kind of inflammation including all kinds of infections, severe local inflammation (like a 'bad' tooth, pancreatitis, furuncles, etc), autoimmune disorders, skin injury or damage (surgery for example) and some tumors. The level of CRP is important. Serious bacterial infections usually cause very high values (20mg/dL or 200mg/L for example). Viral infections usually cause lower values (usually less than 7mg/dL).
I'll be glad to comment on your case when you provide more information.
Kind Regards!
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