Serum alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme present in a person's blood. It helps in breaking proteins and plays an important role in liver function and bone development. An ALP test is a simple blood test done to measure ALP levels present in the blood. The normal range of ALP in the blood is 20 to 140 U/L. High alkaline phosphatase levels usually indicate liver damage or bone marrow disorder.
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My father has high levels of SGOT and SGPT. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My 54-year-old father had been operated for gallbladder 14 years ago. Since then, his liver enzymes like SGPT and SGOT remain at 55 and recently his ALP was seen 140 and GGT at 79 which became normal after taking Udimarin Forte tablet. After stopping the medicine, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is nothing to worry. Possibly, he has mild fatty liver because of which SGOT (serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase) and SGPT (serum glutamate-pyruvate transaminase) are mildly elevated. However, the ALP (alkaline phosphatase) is elevated in e... Read Full »
What does my dad's liver function tests indicate?
Query: Hello doctor,My 57-year-old father had an LFT recently. I wanted help in interpreting his results. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, I can help interpret the LFT (liver function test) results. You can upload the report so that I can suggest accordingly. Thank you. Read Full »
Are my hemoglobin and hematocrit values normal?
Query: Hello doctor,I have 18.1 g/dL as my hemoglobin level, and my hematocrit is 50.8. Is it normal? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As per your test results, your alkaline phosphatase and total bilirubin are elevated. This means a problem in the liver or the biliary tract. Also, your LDL (low-density lipoproteins) ... Read Full »
Is my partner's anxiety related to his elevated ALP and phosphate levels?
Query: Hi doctor, My partner recently had a blood test that showed a high ALP (167) and raised phosphates (1.45) in his bone profile. All other levels in his kidneys and liver were fine, as well as his thyroid. He has another blood test, but we were wondering what could be causing the high levels? He has ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and have looked at the reports you have provided (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The only abnormal report is a slightly high phosphate level - 1.45 mmol/L (0.81 mmol/L - 1.5 mmol/L) and alkaline phosphatase -167 IU... Read Full »
What does polymorphonuclear leukocytosis in the blood indicate?
Query: Hi doctor, My grandfather is an 80-year-old male and is suffering from fever for the past eight days. Fever is nearing 100°F and usually occurs during night hours. He has taken tablet Doxycycline one time a day for two days and tablet Azithromycin once on the third day. Also, he is not taking m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, and I would like to know few details to decide on what to do next. 1) Does he have any other illnesses like diabetes or blood pressure or asthma? 2) Is he on any other medication? 3) Any other symptoms than fever like urinary compla... Read Full »
My GGT and ALP are increased in my blood report. Kindly clarify about it.
Query: Hello doctor, I went to do a blood test as part of imitating a weight loss program, but I have some elevated GGT, alkaline phosphate, etc., so need some clarification about it. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are reporting to have high GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase) and alkaline phosphatase level. These findings are more related to, 1. Alcohol use. 2. Gallbladder issues like sludge ore inflammation. 3. Drugs side effects (rarely). This is why I suggest doing an... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am an 18-year-old male, and I am currently a jaundice patient. Recently, I underwent tests for my liver function and complete blood count. The results showed that my serum bilirubin level was 2.67 mg/dL, and my serum alkaline phosphatase level was 314 IU/L. Kindly suggest regarding my... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. Yes, as I can see in the reports (attachments are hidden to protect the patient’s identity), the bilirubin level is high, but there are two types of bilirubin, direct and indirect bilirubin. And we need to determine ... Read Full »
Are the effects of hypocalcemia permanent?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 17 and a half years old. Six months back, my son developed a very low level of calcium; actually, it was untraceable. He was admitted to the hospital, and calcium gluconate was given through IV. Now, after three months, his calcium level is normal. He has started walking agai... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read the reports that you have attached (the attachments have been removed to protect the privacy of the patient). I am sorry for what you went through during your son's illness. Since your son was severely deficient in calcium and vitamin D, his bones are weak. Ther... Read Full »
Do high alkaline phosphatase levels harm the fetus?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 38 weeks pregnant. My doctor advised me to undergo tests to check my alkaline phosphatase levels. My alkaline phosphatase level is 420 IU/L. My gynecologist has prescribed me the tablet Udiliv 300 mg. Will my baby be harmed due to such high alkaline phosphatase levels? Please help... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I suggest you send me your detailed medical and gynecological history to understand your case better. What is the cause of undergoing a recent liver function test? You are currently 38 weeks pregnant with a matur... Read Full »
Is high alkaline phosphatase normal without a cancer history?
Query: Hello doctor,During routine screening, my ALP was 163. It was repeated at two weeks and four weeks; both times, it was 137. All other liver enzymes are normal and get normal. Ultrasound of upper right quadrant normal. I have the B blood type, and I am a secretor. I looked back, and I had a kidney st... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Following is my opinion about your asked question. According to the history, your alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is mildly elevated. Usually, the ALP value is high due to liver, kidney, or bone disease. You mentioned that your liver profile and o... Read Full »
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