Question 1

can dehydration cause elevated protein levels in blood work?

Accepted Answer

By definition: The blood components are by definition a group of cells and proteins suspended in water with minerals. Any reduction in the water component would elevate the relative amount of the other components. Clinicians will look at this in context. It takes a lot of dehydration to elevate any other component significantly &amp; dehydration to that point is quite obvious. It low levels it is insignificant.

Question 2

i just got blood work done and noticed my bilirubin and alt level were slightly elevated. alt 48u/l  & bilirubin, total 1.9mg/dl. should i be concerned my this and what should i do to reduce it?

Accepted Answer

: Not necessarily a problem at this point, but you could ask about Gilbert's syndrome.  If you drink alcohol or use recreational drugs, one or the other may affect liver function, and could be stopped for 60 days, and blood studies repeated.  Discuss all of this with the doctor who ordered the blood studies.  No urgent action needed currently but glad you are proactive.

Question 3

hello.  my husband just got his blood work back and his iron level was slightly elevated at 169 ug/dl. is this bad & what is the significance of it?

Accepted Answer

Elevated iron: This should be followed up by a ferritin test.There is a genetic disorder of iron overload, hemochromatosis, that should be ruled out.See your doctor.

Question 4

can dehydration cause globulin and protein levels to be elevated on a blood work test?

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Yes: Yes.
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Question 5

are elevated b12 and folate (folic acid) levels a problem?  my most recent blood work showed these  both to be high...any danger?

Accepted Answer

How high?: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, it would have helped to have the actual values of the results. In general high values for folate and B12 are not a problem.

Question 6

i just had blood work done and is showed an elevated dilantin level. what type of sim proms would i be experiencing. been taking dilantin for about 30 years?

Accepted Answer

: Dilantin is a medication used to treat seizures in patients with epilepsy. An elevated Dilantin level, also known as Dilantin toxicity, can cause a range of symptoms including slurred speech, confusion, dizziness, tremors, and loss of coordination. Long-term use of Dilantin can also lead to osteoporosis and an increased risk of fractures. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider.

Question 7

i went 2 days 1/2 without water cause my doc appt was at 11. had blood work done & protein and globulin levels were elevated. is dehydration the cause?

Accepted Answer

Maybe/not: You ingest water value in the foods you eat or any fluid you drink. If you were making pee every 8 hours in the day before and of the tests were run, the effect of any water deprivation would be minimal. If you didn't pee during the 12 hrs prior to testing you might be dry enough to have a minimal elevation in some blood tests.

Question 8

would vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) affect my liver enzyme levels? alt is elevated in blood work. did urine sample and urobillinogen was normal. what would cause this?

Accepted Answer

How high? : Abnormal lfts have been reported with vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine). How elevated is the alt?

Question 9

this month i have been suffering with symptoms of brain fog, dizziness, nausea, and intense anxiety. i noticed that on my recent blood work my igf-1 is elevated and is at 417 ng/ml. is this level cause for concern and can it cause these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

: Would need to see normal values for that lab and see and examine you to be able to help much.  Not likely to be causing your symptoms. Would discuss with Dr. who ordered the tests.

Question 10

calprotectin is 71, ulcers in small bowel on pillcam, autoimmune  symptoms, ibd blood work had elevated levels but didn't confirm. is this treatable yet? sister has crohns.

Accepted Answer

Treatable: It is thought that fecal calprotectin levels with Crohn's disease of the small bowel is lower than with colon involvement. However, there are no firm guidelines about calprotectin levels. Your gastroenterologist is best qualified to judge when treatment should be started, but from your statements I'd have a low threshold to begin treatment at this time. You could also seek a second opinion.

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Can dehydration cause elevated protein levels in blood work?

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I just got blood work done and noticed my bilirubin and alt level were slightly elevated. alt 48u/l & bilirubin, total 1.9mg/dl. should i be concerned my this and what should i do to reduce it?

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Hello. my husband just got his blood work back and his iron level was slightly elevated at 169 ug/dl. is this bad & what is the significance of it?

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Can dehydration cause globulin and protein levels to be elevated on a blood work test?

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Are elevated b12 and folate (folic acid) levels a problem? my most recent blood work showed these both to be high...any danger?

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I just had blood work done and is showed an elevated dilantin level. what type of sim proms would i be experiencing. been taking dilantin for about 30 years?

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I went 2 days 1/2 without water cause my doc appt was at 11. had blood work done & protein and globulin levels were elevated. is dehydration the cause?

A member asked:

Would vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) affect my liver enzyme levels? alt is elevated in blood work. did urine sample and urobillinogen was normal. what would cause this?

A member asked:

This month i have been suffering with symptoms of brain fog, dizziness, nausea, and intense anxiety. i noticed that on my recent blood work my igf-1 is elevated and is at 417 ng/ml. is this level cause for concern and can it cause these symptoms?

A member asked:

Calprotectin is 71, ulcers in small bowel on pillcam, autoimmune symptoms, ibd blood work had elevated levels but didn't confirm. is this treatable yet? sister has crohns.

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