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My crp in may was 5 mg/dl ( normal is 0-0, 5) . i'm healthy. my doctor says that the value was high because i'm obese: is it true?

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Lab values: The CRP is a non-specific measure of inflammation, and knowing the actual test result has no meaning without having some clinical context in which to fit the value. A level of 5mg/dl is elevated above what is considered normal, but is minimally elevated and without symptoms would simply ignore the results.

Answered 3/13/2020

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A member asked:

My crp in may was 5 mg/dl ( normal is 0-0, 5) . i'm healthy. my doctor says that the value was high because i'm obese: is it true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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