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After dr said gastricsleeve leak had closed by month,felt tingling under left rib. ctscan show a collection(5cm)&crp 70mg/l but after 1week crp became 17 without any treatment. then after 1day it's 13. dr said only to watch the crp. why & what to do?

Q: after dr said gastricsleeve leak had closed by month,felt tingling under left rib. ctscan show a collection(5cm)&crp 70mg/l but after 1week crp became 17 without any treatment. then after 1day it's 13. dr said only to watch the crp. why & what to do?

: The CRP is a sensitive marker in the blood for any inflammation or infection. So, the doctor is watching for that. Continue to follow-u p with the doctor.

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The CRP is a sensitive marker in the blood for any inflammation or infection. So, the doctor is watching for that. Continue to follow-u p with the doctor.

Answered 4/30/2023

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A member asked:

After dr said gastricsleeve leak had closed by month,felt tingling under left rib. ctscan show a collection(5cm)&crp 70mg/l but after 1week crp became 17 without any treatment. then after 1day it's 13. dr said only to watch the crp. why & what to do?

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