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Inflammation and disease are related because disease states, such as cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, can cause or worsen inflammation in the body [1], while blood tests for inflammation like ESR and CRP cannot identify the specific cause and elevated markers do not always indicate disease [2][3].
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What causes chronic inflammation, and why it matters health.osu.edu 2 facts
claimErythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and c-reactive protein (CRP) tests must be interpreted carefully because they cannot identify the specific cause of inflammation, and elevated markers do not always indicate the presence of a disease.
claimBlood tests for inflammation, such as ESR and CRP, cannot identify the specific cause of inflammation and elevated markers do not always indicate the presence of a disease.
How to reduce inflammation in the body - MD Anderson Cancer Center mdanderson.org 1 fact
claimDisease states, such as cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, can cause or worsen inflammation in the body.