I'm a 28-year-old female, and in my recent blood test, my high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) level came back really high at 9.95. I'm worried because I know that's way above the normal range. Is this something I should be seriously concerned about?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Not a severe problem but please share your other.symtoms to.make a good treatment

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