Question 1

what does an elevated crp level of 7 indicate?

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CRP: Very little.  This is actually a minimal elevation of a very non-specific test suggesting inflammation. It cannot be used diagnostically and must be interpreted only in the context of the full medical picture of an individual patient.

Question 2

do slightly elevated ammonia levels always indicate a problem in the body?

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Yes, maybe: An ammonia test measures the amount of ammonia in the blood. Most ammonia in the body forms when protein is broken down by bacteria in the intestines. The liver normally converts ammonia into urea, which is then eliminated in urine.

Ammonia levels in the blood rise when the liver is not able to convert ammonia to urea. This may be caused by cirrhosis or severe hepatitis.

Question 3

what does it mean if my chromogranin test level was below the normal range? does that indicate anything? i know an elevated level is carcinoid but what about low? cga= 1.1 aptt=29 inr= 1.0

Accepted Answer

CgA normal: CgA is a screening test for certain types of cancer (mostly those involving the endocrine (hormone) system. Any value below 76 ng/ml is simply "normal."   Your APTT of 29 and INR of 1.0, which are tests of your blood clotting system, are also normal.  If you have persistent or debilitating symptoms of any kind, you need to continue to follow up with your doctor.  Best wishes.

Question 4

what is elevated levels of esr and low white blood count indicate during pregnancy?

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See below: Esr's in pregnancy are predictive of nothing.  There are several causes of low WBC (including pregnancy.  Talk it over with your doctor.

Question 5

does an elevated ca 125 level always indicate that ovarian cancer is present?

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NO: As a screening marker for ovarian cancer this test is of no use. It can be elevated in women with conditions such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and uterine fibroids  to name a few. Its true utility is in monitoring for cancer recurrence.

Question 6

calcium in blood tests comes back as 10.2 and magnesium as 2.4 (a bit elevated). do any of the ## indicate a problem? should i stay away from foods and supplements rich in calcium and magnesium or eating/taking them doesnt affect their level inblood?

Accepted Answer

: Please don't try to self-diagnose and self-treat. Your Physician, with multiple thousands of hours of training and years of experience ordered the tests in light of your overall physical condition. (S)he wanted specific information to help you to a healthy life. Please review all test results with your health care professional.

Question 7

what do elevated liver enzymes and low sodium levels indicate? i have had scan, ultrasound of liver, and hepatitis panel.  all of these were negative.

Accepted Answer

Not easy to answer: Elevated liver numbers can result from many things..Infection, obstruction, medications, drug use, fatty liver, carcinoma, alcohol consumption, gallbladder and pancreas problems.  Its great that the us was negative..But i'd suggest a ct for further clarification.  Low sodium can be from a number of reasons from drinking way too much water to losing sodium inappropriately from the kidney.

Question 8

blood test showed lipase levels slightly elevated. all else normal. what could cause the elevated result? was told its not enough to indicate pancreatitis. had blood in stool a month ago and ongoing left and right side abdominal/chest/back pain?

Accepted Answer

: There are many other causes for a mildly elevated lipase other than pancreatitis. In your case, the reason for the bleeding, such as bowel inflammation, among others may be causing the elevated lipase. Your gastroenterologist remains your best reference in trying to sort it out.

Question 9

are elevated alt levels dangerous?

Accepted Answer

ALT: Alt elevated means the enzyme of liver leaking into your blood after liver cell damaged. You can see, if  a lot of alt  in your blood means your liver has been damage a lot. That is why very high level alt is dangerous.

Question 10

what does high cpk levels indicate?

Accepted Answer

Muscle breakdown: High CPK levels suggest high levels of muscle turnover, either from intensive exercise or generalized muscle breakdown.  CPK is also broken down into something else called ck-mb; if this is elevated alone with normal cpk, it may suggest a heart attack with appropriate symptoms.

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