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C reative protein elevated, what could cause this?
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Usually inflammation: Usually inflammation is the cause, but not only from inflammatory arthritis. Severe diabetics can have this, as can smokers. Have your doctor sort it out. A chronically elevated CRP is a marker for accelerated vascular disease. It needs to be lowered if elevated!
Answered 10/18/2016
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