What does it mean if you have a high C-reactive protein level?
The liver produces C-reactive protein (CRP) in response to inflammation in the body. High levels of CRP can indicate inflammation caused by acute or chronic disease. A variety of inflammatory conditions can lead to elevated CRP levels, including autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. Certain types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis; Cancer, such as lymphoma, liver cancer. However, the most common cause of high CRP levels is a serious infection, a bacterial, viral or fungal infection that causes the immune system to respond, prompting an increase in C-reactive protein synthesis, common infections include upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, etc.
When detecting elevated C-reactive protein levels, we should consider further testing to determine the specific cause. Often, a doctor will judge a possible diagnosis based on the results of a medical history, physical examination, and other tests. In addition to the above conditions, the increase of C-reactive protein level may also be related to other factors, such as stress, surgery, tumor necrosis, etc. Therefore, it is not accurate to make a diagnosis based solely on elevated C-reactive protein levels, and other factors need to be taken into account.
Finally, we should be clear that elevated C-reactive protein levels are only an indicator and cannot be used to diagnose disease alone. It is just a hint that needs to be combined with other clinical information to make an accurate diagnosis. Therefore, in the case of elevated C-reactive protein levels, we should seek medical attention promptly and follow the doctor's recommendations for further examination and treatment.
Wizbiotech has developed its own diagnostic kit for C-reactive protein (fluorescence immunochromatographic assay), which allows doctors to quickly determine if there is an elevated C-reactive protein level, and further tests can confirm the disease and provide the appropriate treatment. If you need to know more about our products, please contact our sales.
