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What Causes Elevated CRP Levels In Blood?

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Posted on Wed, 21 Sep 2016
Question: I got my blood tests done and it shows an abnormally high C reactive protein, is there any cause for worry. Also my iron levels are low and Vitamin D levels are low. Any suggested course of action. I have hypothyroidism and I am on 100 mcg of Eltroxin.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No , I dont think so.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,

Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
CRP is just a marker of acute inflammation . CRP level is not specific for anything. so its better , just to monitor them . I will advise you to repeat it after 15 days . Also for low vitamin D supplement 60000 IU of vitamin d supplements should be taken for 12 weeks every week then once a month . You can ask your local doctor about it.

Any other query please ask . For low iron levels if hemoglobin is fine nothing much to be done so let me know your hemoglobin levels .

Take care .

Dr. Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (30 hours later)
am attaching the reports pertaining to iron and Cbc for your advice.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Follows.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,

Your hemoglobin is fine so dont bother about iron stores . I dont think you require any medication for same . Rest your CBC values are normal .

Dr. Shruti
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What Causes Elevated CRP Levels In Blood?

Brief Answer: No , I dont think so. Detailed Answer: Dear Madam, Thank you for posting your query on HCM. CRP is just a marker of acute inflammation . CRP level is not specific for anything. so its better , just to monitor them . I will advise you to repeat it after 15 days . Also for low vitamin D supplement 60000 IU of vitamin d supplements should be taken for 12 weeks every week then once a month . You can ask your local doctor about it. Any other query please ask . For low iron levels if hemoglobin is fine nothing much to be done so let me know your hemoglobin levels . Take care . Dr. Shruti