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Does UTI Cause Elevated C-reactive Protein Level?

Posted on Tue, 4 Nov 2014

Question: In a UTI, would your c-reactive protein be elevated? My only symptoms are epigastric pain, and just feeling very fatigued.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (10 minutes later)

C reactive protein is sometimes elevated in upper urinary tract infections. Its a maker of inflammation and increased in conditions like arthritis. Go for a complete urine examination to confirm uti.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (17 hours later)

I hada urinalysis done, it shows elevated wbc, bacteria, and epithelial cell (non-renal). Im just waiting for the urine culture to come back.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
CRP can be raised in UTI

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
C Reactive protein (CRP) is a non specific marker of inflammation. Yes it can be raised in any infection including UTI.
We don't pay attention on CRP if a patient has ongoing infection. But if a person has ongoing joint pains, redning of eyes , oral ulcers (Recurrent) yes we do consider it significant to rule out Reactive Arthritis that can occur after any infection predominantly Gastro intestinal tract infection.
I would advise you to get your self treated according to the culture report.
In case you have joint pains , get a repeat CRP and ESR along with it done.
If you have any further questions please ask me.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar