Yes: C reactive protein is a more sensitive marker of inflammatory conditions; can be elevated in aging, osteo and rheumatoid arthritis types, myocardial infarction, ulcerative colitis, chronic kidney disease .It is predictive of cardiac risk. Increased body mass index increases crp.
Answered 3/22/2018
4.8k views
Not so! Fibromyalgia: Fibro and osteoarthritis are non inflammatory! CRP is not elevated with these. If CRP is elevated, look elsewhere!
Answered 6/11/2017
663 views
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A doctor has provided 1 answer
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A doctor has provided 1 answer
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question