What Causes Elevated Alkaline Phosphatase Level?

Posted on Sun, 30 Nov 2014

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Question : My alikine phosphate level is 138 I am 48 years is this ok and gamma glut and is also little high

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (-2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You require evaluation.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
Rise in Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) levels at this age can be due to Calcium and Vitamin D deficiency but since your Gamma GT is also raised, so it is very important to rule out any liver and gall bladder issues.
Gamma GT is raised in persons who consume alcohol or in persons who have liver disease.
I advise you to get following investigations:
1. Serum Calcium and Vitamin D3 levels.
2. Ultrasound Abdomen to see for liver and Gall bladder stones.
3. Complete Liver Function test.
I would be in a better situation to help you with these investigations.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.

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