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Suggest Treatment For Higher Levels Of C-reactive Protein

I just received m blood work results for c-reactive protein, cardiac- the level was 4.57. I know this is high but I m not sure if this is something I need to take care of immediately or if it can wait until morning. I am under a cardiac physicans office but they are not open at this time.
Tue, 11 Nov 2014
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Geriatrics Specialist 's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Your CRP is mildly elevated.
2. CRP is a acute phase reactant protein which is elevated during inflammation. It is not a urgency.
3. It is possibly due to an ongoing infection or inflammation. Need more history of chronic diseases or associated infections, medications for further opinion. Nothing to worry on a immediate basis.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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Suggest Treatment For Higher Levels Of C-reactive Protein

Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. 1. Your CRP is mildly elevated. 2. CRP is a acute phase reactant protein which is elevated during inflammation. It is not a urgency. 3. It is possibly due to an ongoing infection or inflammation. Need more history of chronic diseases or associated infections, medications for further opinion. Nothing to worry on a immediate basis. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.