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I have high c reactive protein results. what does it mean?

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Dr. Reid Blackwelder answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Inflammation: The c reactive protein is being used as a non-specific measure of inflammation in the body. So if you have a systemic problem like rheumatoid arthritis, the CRP can be high. Some studies correlate high CRP with an increased risk of heart disease, so it is a good idea to discuss this result and put it in the context of your overall health and risks for disease.

Answered 4/1/2019

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