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Inflammation/Oxidation panel question

MMuzz posted:

Hello,
I just received my blood work back and all of the numbers in the "inflammation/oxidation" panel are elevated beyond the high risk range. Could this be due to having bronchitis when the blood was drawn? I am really scared because the hs-Crp value is at 39.8. All of my Lipid profile numbers are in optimal range if that is any consolation and my BP is 126/73. I'm 44 years old.

Thank you!

1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Inflammation/Oxidation panel questionHello, I just received my blood work back and all of the numbers in the "inflammation/oxidation" panel are elevated beyond the high risk range. Could this be due to having bronchitis when the blood was drawn? I am really scared because the hs-Crp value is at 39.8. All of my Lipid profile numbers are in optimal range if that is any consolation and my BP is 126/73. I'm 44 years old. Thank you!

CardiostarUSA1 responded:

Hi:

"Could this be due to having bronchitis when the blood was drawn?"

It may very well could.

General info

C-reactive protein/hs-CRP

Raises/elevates the level of this marker for inflammation -

Infections

Any active or recent infection, if it is a signficant one, will raise the CRP level. This includes unusual infections such as H. pylori, the bacterial infection that causes stomach ulcers, or Lyme disease, or even more common infections: sinus infections, bronchitis, bladder, prostate and even dental or periodontal infections. This may explain the association between dental health and cardiovascular health.

Inflammatory conditions

Severe arthritis, colitis, lupus and other inflammatory conditions, if active, will raise the CRP level. These conditions should be treated with a goal of reducing inflammation.

Insulin Resistance

Inflammation is one of the results of the insulin resistance syndrome.

Overweight and Obesity

Just being overweight is a common trigger of inflammation in the body, and being overweight can raise the CRP level.

Medications

As applicable, particularly hormone supplements, such as estrogens found in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the birth control pill. Both are known to raise the CRP level, which may explain the increased risk of both heart attack and stroke in women taking hormone supplements.

Chronic severe allergies may also be a cause of systemic inflammation.

As ALWAYS, any concerns or worries regarding the results of diagnostic tests should be brought to the attention of your doctor promptly.

Best of luck down the road of life.

Take care,

CardioStar*

WebMD member (since 8/99)

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Report This| Share this:Inflammation/Oxidation panel questionHi: "Could this be due to having bronchitis when the blood was drawn?" It may very well could. General info C-reactive protein/hs-CRP Raises/elevates the level of this marker for inflammation - Infections Any active or recent infection, if it is a signficant one, will raise the CRP level. This includes unusual infections such as H. pylori, the bacterial infection that causes stomach ulcers, or Lyme disease, or even more common infections: sinus infections, bronchitis, bladder, prostate and even dental or periodontal infections. This may explain the association between dental health and cardiovascular health. Inflammatory conditions Severe arthritis, colitis, lupus and other inflammatory conditions, if active, will raise the CRP level. These conditions should be treated with a goal of reducing inflammation. Insulin Resistance Inflammation is one of the results of the insulin resistance syndrome. Overweight and Obesity Just being overweight is a common trigger of inflammation in the body, and being overweight can raise the CRP level. Medications As applicable, particularly hormone supplements, such as estrogens found in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the birth control pill. Both are known to raise the CRP level, which may explain the increased risk of both heart attack and stroke in women taking hormone supplements. Chronic severe allergies may also be a cause of systemic inflammation. As ALWAYS, any concerns or worries regarding the results of diagnostic tests should be brought to the attention of your doctor promptly. Best of luck down the road of life. Take care, CardioStar* WebMD member (since 8/99) <img src=http://www.animateit.net/data/media/august2009/cardiogram_line.gif class=post_img /> - - Quote! "Be a questioning patient. TALK to your DOCTOR and ASK QUESTIONS. Studies show that patients who ask the most questions, and are most assertive, get the best results. Be vigilant and speak up!" - Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society . It's your future......be there. <img src=http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif class=post_img /> . . WebMD/WebMD forums DOES NOT provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

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