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What Causes Elevated CRP Level?
hi, i am 61 year old, my hs crp is 15, cbc, lft, cholestrol fbs ana rf anti cup anti dsdna hiv tft are normal cxr and sono of abdomen pelvis and heart complete check up normal, i have mild dry eyes and no other symptom. please tell me what is the cause of my hs crp elevation? thanks
Thu, 26 Dec 2019
Hello,
CRP is a nonspecific investigation and can be elevated in minor infections also. It can be a transient rise and will return to normal after few days. You can repeat the test after couple of weeks.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
CRP is a nonspecific investigation and can be elevated in minor infections also. It can be a transient rise and will return to normal after few days. You can repeat the test after couple of weeks.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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