Acetylcholinesterase (ACE) level ranges between 8 to 18 U/ml. It is an enzyme and a neurotransmitter. Lack of this enzyme results in loss of muscle contraction.
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Does having an acetylcholinesterase level of 12174 U/L risky?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 57-year-old male with a height of 180 cm and a weight of 88 kgs. Can a high acetylcholinesterase level in the blood cause fasciculations, cramps, excess sweating, sometimes watery eyes, muscle weakness, or atrophy? The above symptoms started approximately three years ago and ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mild to a moderately high level of acetylcholinesterase can be found in many conditions such as thyrotoxicosis, schizophrenia, hypertension, acute emotional disorders after a concussion injury. Markedly elevated levels can be found in nephrotic syndrome and through g... Read Full »