Is CRP Value Of 17.5 A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Mon, 9 Jan 2017

Question: I just had blood work done and my CRP wad 17.5 Is that number something i should worry about? I did have a cold and was on the mend from that. I thought maybe it could of been high because of being sick. What number is a very high amount that you should worry about?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hello dear. It may be due to recent infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through the details. The normal levels for crp is below 10. We usually take a high CRP level which is above 10 mg/l. The elevation seen in your case is most likely due to the infection you are recovering from. Besides that, crp level can increase in females due to hormonal variation due to periods, obesity or any stress. Hope it helps you. Do not worry.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (5 hours later)

Yes i was also on my period. What is a number that would be super worrisome though? Like 60? I may ask for my doctor to repeat in 2 weeks to make sure it goes down.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. No need to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. There is no such value like superworrisome. You look anxious. Just relax and repeat after 2 weeks.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (25 minutes later)

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
God bless you

Detailed Answer:
Hello.. Stay fit. God bless you.
Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar