How do you interpret elevations in ESR and CRP in the setting of increased BMI?

Answer from: at Academic Institution

Increases in BMI (overweight and obesity range) have been shown to be associated with elevated CRP and ESR, with stronger associations shown with CRP specifically. Interestingly, the association between elevated CRP and obesity seems to be stronger in female populations than in male patients.In the ...

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at Berkshire Health Systems
Another consideration to keep in mind: polycystic ...

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Answer from: at Academic Institution

ESR & CRP can be modestly more elevated in obese patients. Obesity is a pro-inflammatory state. I have noticed this in my practice.

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CRP and IL-6 are very much linked in adipose tissu...

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Answer from: at Community Practice

I also use SPEP to help differentiate inflammation from just obesity effecting the numbers.

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Answer from: at Academic Institution

In obesity, there could be release of adipokines causing the rise in ESR and cRP.

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