Hemorrhoids

Hello,

I have been diagnosed with an internal hemorrhoid. Would this inflamation (inflammation) produce a low level reading on a c-reactive protein test? If not familiar, this test shows inflamation (inflammation) in the body.

[Kevin Pho, MD]

Hello - thanks for asking your question.

C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute phase reactant. CRP is released by the body in response to acute injury, infection, or other inflammatory stimuli.  

To my knowledge, hemorrhoids are not associated with systemic inflammation and would be unlikely to be the cause of the CRP reading.  

Followup with your personal physician is essential.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.

[surgeon]

Hemorrhoids most often are not inflamed, especially when internal. Which means it's not a likely cause of the elevated level.