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Are elevated sedimentation rate and CRP concerning facts of cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 5 years old. I recently took him to his pediatrician because he has been sweating at night and running hot during the day. It is hard to tell if this is really a new thing because he has always run hot, but I felt like the sweating might be increasing. Doctor ordered for the... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Elevated sedimentation rate of 36 and a CRP of 8.5, looks non-concerning to me. Not sure, what made you think about cancer. Usually, small kids do catch unknown bugs from their peer groups without throwing many symptoms. It seems he had a recent viral infection which... Read Full »
Kindly interpret my blood test results.
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to know what my blood test results mean. CRP-0.5 HI and IgE-476.0 HI. What do these values indicate? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can understand your genuine health concerns. High CRP (C-reactive protein) can occur due to burns, trauma, infections, inflammation, inflammatory joint pains, an... Read Full »
Can periods cause a raise in the platelet count?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 40 years old. I recently had a full panel of laboratory tests done and my platelet count was elevated as was my hs-CRP. All other reports were in optimal or normal range. My ferritin was on the lower end and my HbA1c was on the higher end of normal. I am currently being treated wi... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In the provided report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), the serum ferritin and hemoglobin are within the limit. A slightly elevated platelet and high CRP (C-reactive protein) can be from a temporary inflammation, in which the platelet is raised becau... Read Full »
My daughter had a very high viral fever with raised CRP levels. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter had a very high viral fever. We started giving her Amoxycillin and Meftal after consultation with a doctor. Her CRP levels are also increased. Why so? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. A high fever in children is a common symptom of a viral infection and is usually not a cause for concern, as long as it is managed properly. Amoxicillin (antibiotic) is commonly used to treat bacterial infection... Read Full »
Why am I having joint pain with increased CRP?
Query: Hello doctor,It usually pains in my joints and it has been there for some years now. I have consulted various doctors and I was told that it is due to low levels of vitamin D3 and that it will get cured by taking vitamin D3 medicines regularly. Recently I have had pain in the joints of my leg, hand,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. Your symptoms typically match that of palindromic rheumatism. It is an intermittent form of arthritis that can keep throwing joint pains and swelling intermittently initially. CRP (C-reactive protein) done during an episode may have been ... Read Full »
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 »
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 »
I had a post-angiography infection with high CRP levels. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently underwent angiography. After that, I got an infection, and my CRP levels were high even after taking the Teicoplanin injection for ten days. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Adverse events following angiography, like hypersensitivity reactions to the radiocontrast and nosocomial infections, are often common. Nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections are more common in immunocompromised peop... Read Full »
My daughter has had a high fever for the past four days. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 10 years old and has had fever for the past four days. The fever goes up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit almost every day and fever breaks for 2.5 hours approximately. The tests for dengue, malaria, and typhoid came negative. CRP value is 49, which is very high. We are giving ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I reviewed your query. It could be due to a viral infection. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. Give tablet Paracetamol (analgesic and antipyretic) 600 mg after every four hours. Consider giving the entire body ... Read Full »
Does a high CRP level indicate cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 45-year-old female. I recently have been experiencing some GI issues. I had an endoscopy which showed mild duodenitis that has resolved. However, I have had some minor rectal bleeding lately after running or exercising hard, so a colonoscopy has been scheduled, and I did have a CB... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from GI (gastrointestinal issues). In addition, you have obesity and thyroid problems, as well as a history of thyroidectomy. For rectal bleeding, you have recen... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have been having routine blood work for the last four years due to elevated WBC (white blood cell) with the neutrophils being high. My WBC varies from 11 to 16 but the percentage makeup seems about right. My CRP (C-reactive protein) levels have been high for 4 years around the 30 to 35 ... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) and elevated CRP (C-reactive protein) can be from inflammation as well. Any non-specific inflammation can raise WBC (white blood cell) count, ESR, and CRP as well.High neutrophils and high total count causes are as follows: 1. Acute... Read Full »