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Is Stiffness In The Hands Along With Elevated Alkaline Phosphatase Level A Matter Of Concern?
my hands are very stiff especially in the morning. My ALK Phosphatase level is above normal. According to my doctor it s not RA. Had a second blood test and all liver enzymes went up. The ISO enzyme test shows that it s coming from bones. Should I be worried?
Fri, 14 Dec 2018
Hello,
You have to keep an eye on this it may be due to Paget's disease, bone malignancy or rickets or chondromalacia.
Please follow up the regular investigation with in a specific period of intervals. You may consult your endocrinologist/physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
You have to keep an eye on this it may be due to Paget's disease, bone malignancy or rickets or chondromalacia.
Please follow up the regular investigation with in a specific period of intervals. You may consult your endocrinologist/physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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