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reactive c protein
my doctor said my cpr blood work was very high is that erally bad im freaking out a bit
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I was just about to answer your question when I found an article at the mayo clinic website. I will give you the link below and then paste the info here.
The jist is, CRP- C-reactive protein is produced by the liver in response to an injury or inflammation. If your level is higher than normal it COULD mean you have "something" going on in your body but the blood test alone does not tell the doctor much... mostly it tells the doctor that more testing needs to be done to find out why your body is producing this protein that is a response to inflammation.
A higher level of CRP could be suggestive of a heart issue (heart disease) BUT... this level alone is not a diagnosis of heart disease.
Read the following from the mayo clinic and then I highly recommend you discuss your concerns with your doctor... that is what he/she is there for.
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"C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein your liver produces as part of your body's response to injury or infection (inflammatory response).
CRP is a marker for an inflammatory response somewhere in the body. However, CRP tests can't pinpoint where in the body this may be happening. Inflammation plays a central role in the process of atherosclerosis, in which fatty deposits clog your arteries. Measuring CRP alone won't tell your doctor your risk of heart disease. But factoring in CRP test results with other blood tests results and risk factors for heart disease helps create an overall picture of your heart health.
The American Heart Association doesn't yet recommend CRP screening for the general public — only those at known risk of heart disease.
Cholesterol-lowering statin medications may reduce CRP levels and decrease your heart disease risk, but it's not recommended that you take statin medications solely to decrease your CRP level. Talk to your doctor if you're concerned about your CRP level. "
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