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10 days post-op abdominal hysterectomy and ovary removal. bloodwork today, alkaline phosphatase is high 139. still taking pain meds. cause for concern?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Alk Phos: The answer would depend on why your doctor checked your Alkaline Phosphatase level. Typically it is done looking for gallbladder, liver and done disorders. Check with your doctor to see why the test and was done and how it can be interpreted given your current clinical scenario.

Answered 6/10/2018

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A member asked:

10 days post-op abdominal hysterectomy and ovary removal. bloodwork today, alkaline phosphatase is high 139. still taking pain meds. cause for concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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