What Do High ALK Phosphatase Levels Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 10 Apr 2018

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Question : I'm a VET, and being treated for PAD with an AAA, I'm on high blood press. and chol. and prostate meds. My liver function tests also show ALK phosphatase at 124. Any thing here ?

Just wishing for a second opinion with what the VA is helping me with. Will send the results of the ultrasound of the AAA if you wish, please let me know how to do this. The ultrasound will be done on the 12th of April. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:

liver swelling,side effect of certain long term drugs or others.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

* There are various reasons for raised level of Alkaline Phosphatase as liver swelling, a side effect of certain long term medicines or others.

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Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely.

1. What are the current symptoms you have, if any?
2. Give details of medicines names with dosage.
3. Any alteration of urination or bowel movements if present.
4. Appetite normal or disturbed.
5. History of alcohol intake if any.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon

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