Question 1

alkaline phosphatase, amylase, lipase and ggt. wouldn't these be elevated in almost all cases of biliary obstruction??

Accepted Answer

See below: Alkaline phosphatase and GGT would be elevated, not amylase and lipase.

Question 2

my liver function tests results
bilirubin total-4.35
sgot- 468
sgpt- 908
ggt- 132
alkaline phosphatase-175.8
anything serious, could this be jaundice?

Accepted Answer

See details: These results suggest significant liver disease and this must be evaluated immediately. Speak with the doctor who ordered the tests. Get screened for hepatitis and consider a referral to a GI specialist.

Question 3

my wife had a lumpectomy for breast cancer 1b stage and radiation 5 years ego. she is finishing her 5 year anastrozole on 11/01/21. as i reported already her alkaline phosphatase is 122( lab high norm is 100) ggt - normal. can med. cause increase?

Accepted Answer

: Probably not. She has to be checked by treaing MD for reason.

Question 4

i'v long standing colitis.done lft. my bili is bit high.sgpt/alkaline phosphatase/ggt/ pancreas-ok. sgot bit high.ultrasound - all ok but mild fatty liver.lipid prof & cbc-ok. no abd pain.was 218lbs.started home diet & lost 16 lbs in 4m.is it psc?

Accepted Answer

Continue the wt loss: Not sure what is PSC, but your obesity (I'm assuming obesity by your weight, but I don't have your height for confirmation) can cause your fatty liver which can cause your LFT abnormalities. Work with your primary clinician on your weight loss while continuing to monitor your LFTs. Hope that helps

Question 5

chronic elevated alkaline phosphatase. ggt normal, other blood test negative. liver ultrasound clear. my doctors said it is a mystery of elevated ap.

Accepted Answer

Bones: Alkaline phosphates come from bone liver. If liver is fine, they should check alkaline phosphate -fractionated to rule out bone component.

Question 6

low alkaline phosphatase causes?

Accepted Answer

All OK: There is no such thing as too low an alk phos level. If it isn't high, all is OK.

Question 7

how should i lower my alkaline phosphatase?

Accepted Answer

Elevated Alk Phos: Question would be why is your alkaline phosphatase elevated ? ? If the levels are abnormal, there is usually a reason. Treating the symptoms without understanding why you have an elevated level is counter-productive. You should see your primary care physicians and have labs re-checked. If it's persistently high, then there should be referral to a rheumatologist or orthopedic surgeon.

Question 8

medicine for high alkaline phosphatase levels?

Accepted Answer

Wrong approach: Alkaline phosphatase is a lab value to tell a physician what is happening, not a medical problem to treat. It can be high just because you're growing (teens tend to be maybe 5x the upper limit of the reference range). About 5% of older folks have a high alk phos for "no reason", presumably paget's of the bone that never becomes evident; nonfasting samples may have it from the intestine.

Question 9

alkaline phosphatase elevated should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This depends on how elevated the levels are and whether you have any associated conditions (for example, pregnancy) which are known to cause elevated levels.  Talk to your doctor for more information.

Question 10

what is considered a high alkaline phosphatase value?

Accepted Answer

Above 140IU/L: The normal range is 20 to 140 iu/l in adult.

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Alkaline phosphatase, amylase, lipase and ggt. wouldn't these be elevated in almost all cases of biliary obstruction??

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My liver function tests results bilirubin total-4.35 sgot- 468 sgpt- 908 ggt- 132 alkaline phosphatase-175.8 anything serious, could this be jaundice?

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My wife had a lumpectomy for breast cancer 1b stage and radiation 5 years ego. she is finishing her 5 year anastrozole on 11/01/21. as i reported already her alkaline phosphatase is 122( lab high norm is 100) ggt - normal. can med. cause increase?

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I'v long standing colitis.done lft. my bili is bit high.sgpt/alkaline phosphatase/ggt/ pancreas-ok. sgot bit high.ultrasound - all ok but mild fatty liver.lipid prof & cbc-ok. no abd pain.was 218lbs.started home diet & lost 16 lbs in 4m.is it psc?

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Chronic elevated alkaline phosphatase. ggt normal, other blood test negative. liver ultrasound clear. my doctors said it is a mystery of elevated ap.

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Low alkaline phosphatase causes?

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How should i lower my alkaline phosphatase?

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Medicine for high alkaline phosphatase levels?

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Alkaline phosphatase elevated should i be concerned?

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What is considered a high alkaline phosphatase value?

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