Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
My 57-year-old father had an LFT recently. I wanted help in interpreting his results.
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Yes, I can help interpret the LFT (liver function test) results. You can upload the report so that I can suggest accordingly. Thank you.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
I am attaching the files now. Please go through them and explain them in detail. I would like to add that my father had AIDS.
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I understand your concern. The interpretation of reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) is as follows- The alkaline phosphatase (ALP) level is raised to 494, which is clinically significant as it is nearly three times the normal value. It can be raised due to a liver, bone, or GIT (gastrointestinal tract) problem. Liver problems include fatty liver, hepatitis, or due to alcohol consumption. Since the ALP is raised and GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase) is normal, a bone disorder is more likely. I suggest you get an X-ray done of the part or joint if any bone pain is present. Or alternatively, get a bone scan done. Repeat the blood tests after three weeks from a different laboratory. You must revert, mentioning if there are other problems like severe joint pain or bone pain so that I can suggest you accurately. Thank you.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
Should we rule out the possibility of liver cancer or hepatitis? And yes, he does have bone problems. His doctor has prescribed him calcium tablets. He used to have whole body pain until about two months ago but started taking Ayurvedic medicines, and since then, he has received 90 percent relief.
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Yes, we do need to rule out a lot of things. But for now, I suggest you get the following investigations done: USG (ultrasonography) of abdomen and pelvis, technetium-99m bone scan, other blood investigations are to be repeated after three weeks (all blood investigations will be done together). So, for now, get the first two investigations done. Thank you.
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Answered byDr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan
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