põletikunäitajate

Põletikunäitajad are biochemical markers in the blood that indicate the presence of inflammation in the body. These tests help physicians diagnose and monitor inflammatory conditions, which can range from infections to autoimmune diseases.

Several different substances can be measured as indicators of inflammation. Commonly used markers include C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and white blood cell count (leukocyte count). CRP is a protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation. An elevated CRP level suggests that there is an inflammatory process occurring. ESR measures how quickly red blood cells settle to the bottom of a test tube; a faster settling rate indicates inflammation. The white blood cell count measures the number of leukocytes in the blood, and an increase is often seen in response to infection or inflammation.

Elevated levels of these põletikunäitajad do not pinpoint a specific disease but rather signal that inflammation is present. Further diagnostic tests are usually required to determine the underlying cause of the inflammation. Doctors use these markers in conjunction with a patient's symptoms, medical history, and other tests to reach a diagnosis and guide treatment. Monitoring these markers over time can also help assess the effectiveness of treatment for inflammatory conditions.