First, let's understand the meaning of routine blood and CRP. Routine blood is a common examination method to check the various cells in human blood, their number, morphology, and the physical and chemical properties of blood. It can mainly detect red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and other indicators, so as to assess the health status of the human body. CRP is an acutely corresponding protein, which can rise rapidly in cases of inflammation, infection, etc. Therefore, the detection of CRP can be used to assess whether there is an inflammatory response in the body.
So, why do you need to do CRP?In simple terms, CRP testing can provide additional information that cannot be obtained with a complete blood test. First, CRP can be used as an indicator of inflammation to help doctors determine whether there is an inflammatory response. This is important for the early diagnosis of some underlying infections or diseases. Secondly, CRP can also help assess the severity and effectiveness of the disease. In some diseases, CRP levels also decrease after the inflammatory response disappears, which can be used as an indicator to judge the effect. In addition, studies have shown that CRP is closely related to the risk of some chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, etc.
So, what deficiencies can CRP make up for in the blood routine?Routine blood tests mainly reflect the number and morphology of various cells in the blood, and has limited ability to detect inflammatory responses and other chronic diseases. In particular, in the case of some underlying infections or early stage of disease, a complete blood count may not provide sufficient information. CRP, as an indicator of inflammation, can detect inflammatory responses earlier, thereby helping early diagnosis and**.
So, is there a concept similar to CRP in TCM theory?Traditional Chinese medicine theory believes that the health of the human body depends on the balance and harmony of the internal organs. Disease occurs when the human body is attacked by the external environment or when the internal functions are dysfunctional. The core of TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment is to observe the patient's condition by looking, smelling, asking, cutting and other methods, so as to make a diagnosis and a plan. In TCM theory, early diagnosis and ** of inflammation and disease are equally important.
In the clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine, there are also some ancient and modern prescriptions that can be referred to. For example, the ancient famous doctor Zhang Zhongjing mentioned a traditional Chinese medicine called "Forsythia" in his "Treatise on Typhoid Fever and Miscellaneous Diseases", which has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and relieving pain, and can lead to some diseases with inflammatory reactions. In addition, modern Chinese medicine research has shown that the extracts of some Chinese herbal medicines also contain active substances similar to CRP, which have anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and other effects.
In summary, in addition to the blood count, CRP can provide additional information that cannot be obtained from the blood test. It acts as an indicator of inflammation and can help with early diagnosis and ** some potential infections or diseases. In TCM theory, early diagnosis of diseases is just as important, and some ancient and modern prescriptions and the application of Chinese herbal medicine can be referred to to help alleviate inflammation and restore good health.
Health References:
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