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C-reactive Protein

C-reactive protein is a substance produced by the liver during inflammation. A C-reactive protein test helps to assess its level in the blood. It seems to be in low levels in normal individuals. It seems to be high when having bacterial infections, fungal infections, inflammatory bowel disease, and during infection affecting the bone. It seems to be high in other conditions such as smoking, obesity, and lack of exercise.

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Can a high platelet count cause a blood clot or stroke?

Query: Hello doctor, My mother has high WBC count of 15,000, platelet count of 5,40,000, and hemoglobin at 11.2. Her ESR is 86, and CRP is also similar. She has a fever, which rises in the evening to 101. Can you please tell me what this denotes? Also, will the high platelet count cause a danger for a bloo...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. High platelet count will not lead to thrombosis in the body. Do not worry about that. High platelet is because of reactive thrombocytosis, and that can occur in bleeding, anemia, infection, inflammation, etc. You have an ulcer in the colon, and it seems to be ulcera...  Read Full »

Can my 3-year-old will get sepsis again?

Query: Hi doctor, My 3-year-old son was diagnosed with sepsis with SIRS, three days back. But, now his WBC and C-reactive protein are within limits. Will he have sepsis again? He frequently gets wheezing and allergic cough. He is currently taking Amclav.  Read Full »


Dr. Payas Joshi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Sepsis means infection in the blood. If the investigations like CBC (complete blood count), urine culture, blood culture, CRP (C-reactive protein) are normal, it means that the child has been treated for this infection. 2. Usually, this happens because of infe...  Read Full »

I am experiencing knee pain and fatigue. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37 year old male, and I am suffering from knee pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, lack of interest, vitamin B12 deficiency, and my tooth enamel has eroded. I am taking Losar 50 for high blood pressure from six years. And from the last five years, I am also taking medicines for GE...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You might have developed knee osteoarthritis, which is a wear and tear of the joints, because of excessive weight on the weight bearing joints. This mostly occurs with advancing age, but these days it is not uncommon to find it in young obese individuals. I would advise ...  Read Full »

Can Modafinil help with my tiredness and sleepiness?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 34 years old mom of a 5 year old. I am excessively tired and have a need to sleep at all times. I had CBC done, and my eosinophils are high, and my MPV is low, but everything else came back fine. My body aches, and I feel horrible. I have bruises that appear out of nowhere all ove...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshuman Srivastava

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms which you described are suggestive of hematological disorder, which can explain both easy fatigability and bruises. You need to get your coagulation profile tested, and peripheral smear for any abnormal cell. Get ANA (antinuclear antibody) and CRP (C-reactive...  Read Full »

What can cause swelling of the feet?

Query: Hi doctor,My wife is suffering from feet swelling for the past four years. We met nearly seven to eight doctors for this issue, but she did not get any relief. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Four years is a long time to have swelling in the feet. But, since you have met so many doctors and have taken so many treatments. I suggest you kindly send me some more data regarding your investigations, X-rays, and any other investigation you have done. Also, send me som...  Read Full »

What is the reason for my high hs-CRP?

Query: Hi doctor,I am suffering from iron depletion. My iron is low, but ferritin and hemoglobin are normal. My folic acid was 4 about a year ago. I took Folic acid tablets for two months and it is normal now. My vitamin D has improved after taking tablets. My vitamin B12 is also on the lower side. I am ma...  Read Full »


Dr. Prakash. H. M.

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Based on your query and after going through your reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows:C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are a bit high indicating mild inflammation. This value is suggestive of high cardiac risk.Your cholesterol, ...  Read Full »

How to cure my skin rashes?

Query: Hi doctor, I have rashes similar to the rash of SLE, swollen, painful and redness around the eyes, severe fatigue and muscle weakness. These symptoms occurred a few months back after I had an intestinal infection. The doctors suspected it to be dermatolysis too, thus having a skin biopsy done tomorr...  Read Full »


Dr. Naresh Kumar M.

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the reports, there is a possibility that you might be experiencing an autoimmune disease. To establish a precise diagnosis and avoid any uncertainties in the future, it is recommended to undergo an ANA (antinuclear antibody) global or ANA profile test, along wit...  Read Full »

My 70-year-old father has elevated levels of C-reactive protein in his blood. Why is it so?

Query: Hi doctor, My father is 70 years old, and we recently discovered that he has elevated levels of C-reactive protein in his blood during his last week's blood work. Why do C-reactive protein levels become elevated? He is a diabetic patient and takes medication for it. What health conditions can be ca...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hi , Thank you for reaching out to iCliniq. I am very sorry to hear about your medical condition. Please do not worry; I am here to take care of you. Regarding your father's lab results showing elevated C-reactive proteins, this indicates that your father may have a chronic inflammatory disease...  Read Full »

I had high C-reactive protein levels. Can CRP levels be affected by lifestyle factors, such as diet, exercise, or stress?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 50-year-old male. Recently, I did blood work and had high C-reactive protein levels. So, I want to know what C-reactive protein (CRP) is and what its presence in the blood indicates about a person's health. How is CRP measured, and what are the normal and abnormal ranges of CRP leve...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. C-reactive protein (CRP) is a marker for inflammatory disease. Inflammatory and chronic diseases are associated with increased CRP. CRP levels can be affected by lifestyle factors, such as diet, exercise, or stress. If your symptoms persist, ...  Read Full »

What does polymorphonuclear leukocytosis in the blood indicate?

Query: Hi doctor, My grandfather is an 80-year-old male and is suffering from fever for the past eight days. Fever is nearing 100°F and usually occurs during night hours. He has taken tablet Doxycycline one time a day for two days and tablet Azithromycin once on the third day. Also, he is not taking m...  Read Full »


Dr. Pawar Satyajit Jalinder

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, and I would like to know few details to decide on what to do next. 1) Does he have any other illnesses like diabetes or blood pressure or asthma? 2) Is he on any other medication? 3) Any other symptoms than fever like urinary compla...  Read Full »

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