We can’t always see what’s happening inside of our body. While x-rays and ultrasounds do provide internal imaging, you need a legitimate reason to gain access to these services. Elevated CRP levels are not a guarantee of anything, but they do provide a glimpse into what our bodies are doing internally.
A CRP inflammation blood test can indicate the beginning of a serious problem. Elevated CRP levels have been linked to things like cardiovascular disease (high cholesterol, heart attacks, and other heart conditions), cancer, diabetes, and other conditions that include acute pain.