Why would my CRP be raised?

A high CRP test result is a sign of acute inflammation. It may be due to serious infection, injury or chronic disease. Your doctor will recommend other tests to determine the cause.

What does an elevated CRP tell you?

A high level of CRP in the blood can be a marker of inflammation. A wide variety of conditions can cause it, from an infection to cancer. High CRP levels can also indicate that there’s inflammation in the arteries of the heart, which can mean a higher risk of heart attack.

What infection raises CRP?

These include:

Bacterial infections, such as sepsis, a severe and sometimes life-threatening condition.
A fungal infection.
Inflammatory bowel disease, a disorder that causes swelling and bleeding in the intestines.
An autoimmune disorder such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
An infection of the bone called osteomyelitis.

Can CRP be high without infection?

Significantly high CRP levels of more than 350 milligrams per liter (mg/L) are nearly always a sign of a serious underlying medical condition. The most common cause is a severe infection, but a poorly controlled autoimmune disease or severe tissue damage can also lead to high CRP levels.

Should I be worried about high CRP?

Elevated CRP is associated with increased risk of heart disease. While it’s uncertain how much reducing CRP itself can help, elevated levels are a sign that you likely have other risk factors that need to be addressed with aggressive measures.

Why is my body full of inflammation?

Several things can cause chronic inflammation, including: untreated causes of acute inflammation, like an infection or injury. an autoimmune disorder, which involves your immune system mistakenly attacking healthy tissue. long-term exposure to irritants, like industrial chemicals or polluted air.

What causes elevated CRP levels in the general population?

The causes of markedly elevated CRP levels in the general population have not been well established and it is unknown whether there are CRP levels at or above which certain diagnoses are more likely. This uncertainty might pose problems for clinicians who are tasked with triaging and investigating these patients.

What are the risk levels for hs-CRP tests?

If you’re having an hs-CRP test to evaluate your risk of heart disease, current risk levels used include: Lower risk. You have an hs-CRP level of less than 2.0 milligram per liter (mg/L). Higher risk. You have an hs-CRP level greater than 2.0 mg/L.

What do the results of a standard CRP test mean?

Results for a standard CRP test are usually given as follows: Note: Abnormal range values may vary depending on the laboratory doing the test. A high CRP test result is a sign of acute inflammation. It may be due to serious infection, injury or chronic disease.

What does it mean when your CRP is over 350?