Question 1

how can i lower my c-reactive protein?

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Lower your cholester: Lower you cholesterol or take a statin.

Question 2

any methods to lower my c-reactive protein?

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Lower your cholester: Lower you cholesterol or take a statin.

Question 3

what is the importance of c-reactive protein?

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Indicator of : Inflammation.  C-reactive protein is one of the acute phase reactants and increases in many conditions with inflammation, including infections.  High sensitivity CRP tests are used as a marker for risk of cardiac disease.

Question 4

what is the impact of high c-reactive protein?

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Marker of : Inflammation.  Elevated CRP is an indicator of inflammation, including that due to infections.  High sensitivity CRP test is used to assess risk of cardiac disease.

Question 5

c-reactive protein level was 3 is that normal?

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Is where I work: You should get information with the test value that gives you the normal range for a given test at a specific lab--they can vary depending on test methods used. However, that is a relatively low #, so would be normal with the ranges I work with. Can always ask the ordering provider if concerned.

Question 6

my c reactive protein range is 8.7.
is it normal?

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No: That is an elevated crp. You should get evaluated for an arthritic condition or some other inflammatory condition.

Question 7

what does it mean if my c-reactive protein is 1.2?

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Nothing by itself: This is "average risk" if your test was ordered to assess your risk for atherosclerosis, and it's lower than usual in certain of the serious inflammatory diseases. I'm a lab specialist.  Although I'm glad you find labs interesting and are health-conscious, I'd urge you to focus on fitness and a sensible lifestyle rather than concerning yourself overly much with "risks" reflected in lab tests.

Question 8

high c-reactive protein levels, what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation!: High crps indicate systemic inflammation, which is correlated with accelerated atherosclerosis! arthritis, infection, diabetes-all can increase c-reactive protein.  It is essential that high levels be lowered!

Question 9

can you suggest how to lower my c-reactive protein test?

Accepted Answer

Why is it up?: CRP is a test that measures inflammation. It can be used to follow infection, inflammatory arthritis, and if a high sensitivity CRP is used to assess cardiovascular risk.  If it shows increase risk to the heart the level is mildly elevated and diet, exercise, management of cholesterol will help. If there is igh inflammation the underlying cause needs to be found and treated.

Question 10

can my c-reactive protein levels be what is making me ill?

Accepted Answer

No: CRP is manifestation of an illness, like fever. CRP by itself does not make you sick, it is a marker for inflammation.

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