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What does it mean when your hs-CRP is high?
A high CRP test result is a sign of acute inflammation. It may be due to serious infection, injury or chronic disease. Your doctor will recommend other tests to determine the cause.
What is a good hs-CRP level?
General guidelines for hs-CRP scores: Low risk of cardiovascular disease: Less than 1.0 mg/L. Average risk: 1.0 to 3.0 mg/L. High risk: Above 3.0 mg/L.
Can stress cause high hs-CRP?
3) Stress. CRP is elevated in chronic stress and may be the link between stress and low-grade inflammation-related diseases. Scientists found that both psychological and social stress significantly impacts CRP [12].
What to do if hs-CRP is high?
What can I do to help lower my hsCRP levels? Lifestyle changes, such as exercising more, eating more heart-healthy high fiber foods such as fruits/vegetables and whole grains or following a Mediterranean diet, can help to lower hsCRP levels. Quitting smoking helps reduce the amount of general inflammation in your body.
What are the symptoms of high CRP levels?
People with very high CRP levels are most likely to have an acute bacterial infection….These include:
- unexplained exhaustion.
- pain.
- muscle stiffness, soreness, and weakness.
- low-grade fever.
- chills.
- a headache.
- nausea, loss of appetite, and indigestion.
- difficulty sleeping or insomnia.
What to do if hs CRP is high?
Help diagnose a chronic inflammatory disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus A high level of hs-CRP in the blood has been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks. Also, people with a high level of hs-CRP who have had a heart attack are more likely to have another one compared with those with a normal hs-CRP level.
What is the relationship between hs-CRP and heart attacks?
A high level of hs-CRP in the blood has been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks. Also, people with a high level of hs-CRP who have had a heart attack are more likely to have another one compared with those with a normal hs-CRP level.
What is the normal range of hs-CRP?
A person’s CRP levels vary over time. A coronary artery disease risk assessment should be based on the average of two hs-CRP tests, ideally taken two weeks apart. Values above 2.0 mg/L may reflect an increased risk of heart attacks or risk of a recurrent heart attack.
What is the hs-CRP test used for?
The hs-CRP test can be used to determine your risk of developing coronary artery disease, a condition in which the arteries of your heart are narrowed. Coronary artery disease can lead to a heart attack.