What is the cause of high CRP?

Common causes of high CRP in babies include infection, inflammatory diseases, tissue damage, malignant tumors, etc. The specific reasons need to be comprehensively judged after seeing a doctor. C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein synthesized in the liver. When inflammation or tissue damage occurs in the body, CRP levels will increase. The following are some common causes of high CRP: 1. Infection: Bacteria, viruses, fungi and other infections may lead to elevated CRP. This is an immune response of the body to infection. 2. Inflammatory diseases: autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis, as well as inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, etc., may cause elevated CRP. 3. Tissue damage: Severe trauma, surgery, myocardial infarction, stroke, etc., can lead to tissue damage, resulting in elevated CRP. 4. Malignant tumors: Some malignant tumors, such as leukemia, lung cancer, colon cancer, etc., may also lead to elevated CRP. 5. Others: autoimmune diseases, allergic reactions, drug reactions, etc. may also cause elevated CRP. It should be noted that high CRP does not necessarily mean suffering from the above diseases, but also needs to be combined with clinical symptoms, other test results, etc. for comprehensive judgment. If CRP is elevated, doctors may conduct further tests to clarify the cause and take appropriate treatment measures. For high CRP, parents need to take their baby to see a doctor in time. The doctor will evaluate and diagnose the baby according to the specific situation. In the process of waiting for the diagnosis result, parents should pay attention to the baby's symptoms, such as fever, cough, diarrhea, rash, etc., and keep the baby's rest and nutrition. In addition, if your baby has other health problems, such as congenital heart disease, immune deficiency, etc., the cause of CRP high may vary. Doctors will make personalized diagnosis and treatment according to your baby's specific conditions. In short, CRP high is a reaction of the body to inflammation or tissue damage, but the specific cause needs to be comprehensively determined according to your baby's condition. Parents should take their baby to see a doctor in time to make a clear diagnosis and take appropriate treatment measures.