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What Does An Elevated C Reactive Protein Reading Indicate?

I am considering following Plant Paradox book recommendations for eating. I am concerned about C reactive Protein test that has been increasing for 20 years. I am told it is a marker for inflammation but every doc I have ask about it does not have any answers. I am 73 woman. Do not take any medications as my all my other tests are normal including Blood pressure, chol, blood sugar etc. I am overweight 170 but this has been a life long battle. I don t know if this is enough information to answer my question
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

First of all no need to worry for slightly elevated CRP (C reactive protein) levels with all normal reports. CRP is commonly seen elevated in obese patients. It is because of more fat reserve in those individuals. But it is not harmful if your all other reports are normal. So, no need to worry much. Try to loose weight by dieting and exercise. Once your weight is under control, CRP will also come to normal range.

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What Does An Elevated C Reactive Protein Reading Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. First of all no need to worry for slightly elevated CRP (C reactive protein) levels with all normal reports. CRP is commonly seen elevated in obese patients. It is because of more fat reserve in those individuals. But it is not harmful if your all other reports are normal. So, no need to worry much. Try to loose weight by dieting and exercise. Once your weight is under control, CRP will also come to normal range. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.