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Few cases of iritis. saw rheumatologist. lots of blood work done. all fine, except hs crp is 2.6. meaning? x-rays done on chest and si joints-normal.

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C-reactive protein: Is an inflammitory marker, elevation in iritis can mean you have sarcoidosis. Need to correlate with chest x-ray. Treatment of iritis is the same - steroid eye drops.

Answered 12/10/2013

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HS CRP: High-sensitivity CRP is used as a test for measuring risk level for cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, and strokes. This can play a role in assessing risk of a person developing one of these. You are at average risk according to the value given, but taken alone may not have much relevance.

Answered 9/28/2016

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