HomeAnswersGeneral MedicinecrpI have an elevated CRP level. Why?

My CRP value is 2.61. What does it indicate?

Share

The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.

Medically reviewed by

iCliniq medical review team

Published At September 5, 2017
Reviewed AtJanuary 12, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

In my routine blood check, the CRP value came up as 2.61. Is this harmful? The lipid profile is as per nominal value. I am attaching the reports.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

I find that your MCV (mean corpuscular volume) is raised, and SGOT (serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase) and SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase) are slightly raised and CRP as well. A raised CRP is suggestive of active inflammation somewhere in the body. A raised SGOT and SGPT can be due to fatty liver, while MCV is usually raised in vitamin B12 deficiency or in persons with a history of alcohol intake. Do not worry much about CRP. Get an ultrasound done of the liver. If the report is suggestive of a fatty liver, then you need to have a low-sugar and low-fat diet. Also, cut down on alcohol if you drink. If you do not have any pains or aches in any part of the body, then CRP is not much of a value.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you. Sometimes, I have a stiffness in my left shoulder and a pain in the heels early in the morning. Please suggest some medicine.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Take Zerodol MR (a combination of Aceclofenac and Tizanidine) once a day or five days. Do not take this for a long time and without your doctor's consent.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Anshuman Srivastava
Dr. Anshuman Srivastava

Internal Medicine

Community Banner Mobile
By subscribing, I agree to iCliniq's Terms & Privacy Policy.

Read answers about:

aceclofenaccrpfatty liver

Ask your health query to a doctor online

General Medicine

*guaranteed answer within 4 hours

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. iCliniq privacy policy