Patients with renal disease usually have a chronic state of inflammation, as shown by elevated serum levels of:

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Patients with renal disease often experience chronic inflammation, and C-reactive protein levels are commonly elevated in these patients. Prealbumin is a marker of malnutrition, platelets are involved in clotting and not necessarily indicative of inflammation, and white blood cells can be elevated due to various factors not necessarily related to inflammation in renal disease patients.

Patients with Renal Disease Usually Have a Chronic State of Inflammation