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Inflammatory Marker Testing in Greenville, SC

Inflammatory Marker Testing at IHP Greenville. Dr. Hendry, DAOM — functional medicine, root-cause diagnostics, personalized care. Call (864) 365-6156.

Chronic inflammation is the common underlying thread in most degenerative and chronic diseases — cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, autoimmune conditions, neurodegenerative disease, and cancer. At Integrative Health Partners, Dr. Hendry uses inflammatory marker testing to quantify systemic inflammatory load, identify the drivers of elevated inflammation, and track the effectiveness of anti-inflammatory interventions over time.

How Inflammatory Marker Testing Works

Inflammatory marker testing at IHP typically includes: high-sensitivity CRP (hsCRP — the most clinically validated cardiovascular inflammation marker), homocysteine (reflects methylation status and cardiovascular risk), ferritin (an acute phase reactant elevated in inflammation — often the first marker to show systemic inflammatory stress), fibrinogen, and IL-6 or TNF-alpha for specific inflammatory profiles. Results are interpreted in the context of your full clinical picture.

Conditions Treated with Inflammatory Marker Testing

Your First Appointment

Bring any prior inflammatory lab results (CRP, ESR, etc.). Describe your inflammatory history — known diagnoses, joint involvement, skin manifestations, systemic symptoms.

Why Dr. Hendry for Inflammatory Marker Testing

Dr. Hendry's research publications — including work on cytokine-related symptom management — give him a scientist's understanding of inflammatory markers and their clinical significance.

Frequently Asked Questions

hsCRP (high-sensitivity CRP) measures C-reactive protein, an acute-phase protein that rises with systemic inflammation. Levels below 1.0 mg/L indicate low cardiovascular risk; 1.0–3.0 moderate risk; above 3.0 high risk. Functional optimal is below 0.7 mg/L.
Yes — multiple studies demonstrate acupuncture significantly reduces CRP, IL-6, and TNF-alpha levels. Electroacupuncture is particularly effective for systemic inflammation reduction.
Anti-inflammatory diet essentials: eliminate refined sugar, processed carbohydrates, omega-6 seed oils (canola, corn, soy), and ultra-processed foods. Emphasize omega-3 fatty acids (fatty fish, flaxseed), colorful vegetables, quality protein, and extra-virgin olive oil.
Homocysteine is an amino acid that rises when methylation is impaired (B12, folate, or B6 deficiency). Elevated homocysteine damages blood vessel walls, promotes cardiovascular disease, and impairs brain function. Methylated B-vitamin supplementation reduces it.
Every 3–6 months during active treatment to assess intervention effectiveness. Once optimal levels are achieved, annual retesting is appropriate.
Integrative Health Partners, 319 Wade Hampton Blvd, Ste A, Greenville, SC 29609. Call (864) 365-6156.

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