KATO, it might be worth getting your CRP level re-tested in a month or so.

Generally, elevated CRP can occur in two situations. The first is a short-term response to an acute infection - once the infection is over CRP levels go back to normal.

The second reason for elevated CRP reflects chronic conditions, including atherosclerosis, SLE, vasculitis, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease among others.

A re-test should help to distinguish between these possibilities.