What Causes Elevated Alkaline Phosphatase Levels In Blood?

Posted on Fri, 14 Oct 2016

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Question : Hi What are the implications of high alkaline phosphatase levels over years, 2-20-91, 4-23-91, 4-23-91, 4-18-95, 5-1-95, 6-31-95, 7-31-95, 11-25-96, on 12-2-96 a bones scan was negative and kidney functions normal. again High Alk Phosp level of 264 was shown on 2-27-14. What are the possible reasons for these above average results?

I will provide the exact numbers of the high Alkaline Phosphatase results on those specific dates shortly, Thank You

Here are some of the numbers, 2-2-91/142 4-23-91/204 4-18-95/157 7-31-95/136 12-2-96/140 2-27-14/264 I am sending some diagnostic studies at the time of the highest recorded Alkaline Phosphatase result of 264, on 2-27-14. the bone scan dated 12-16-96 and what I believe is either the actual scan results or blood work, it is dated at the top.

Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Check your complete liver function test.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.

Your alkaline phosphatase results were high.
It can be due to bone, liver or intestinal problems.

Your bone scan is normal and its doesn't looks like intestinal disease.

Your Liver enzymes were slightly high on that time.

So you may have some liver disease.

You should go for complete liver function test and ultrasound abdomen. It will give you some idea regarding cause.

Then you should plan accordingly.

Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me.
I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you very good health.

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