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Is Alkaline Phosphate Level Of 344 A Cause For Concern?
Question: I am a 51yo Hispanic female. I weigh 160 lbs. No obvious signs of any sickness or feeling sick. My doctor just sent me for blood work for my yearly check up. My alkaline phosphate was 344. She sent me back for some more blood work but I was just wondering if this is something I should start worrying about. I do not drink regularly, maybe 6 drinks per year.
Brief Answer:
When other investigation are normal, you should not worry about it
Detailed Answer:
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I have gone through your query.
Well, this is more than slightly high but if you don't have any symptoms and AST, ALT and bilirubin are fine then you should not worry. this can indicate some passed gallbaldder stone or acute liver damage without serious consequences.
Also, it may indicate some bone disorders and rarely some malignant disease, so all that you need at this point is to repeat test in 6-8 weeks to see progression. If you experience bone pain or liver symptoms you need more detailed work up as soon as possible.
As your consultant has asked for few tests you get the report and based on that one can decide about the management.
Regards.
When other investigation are normal, you should not worry about it
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
Well, this is more than slightly high but if you don't have any symptoms and AST, ALT and bilirubin are fine then you should not worry. this can indicate some passed gallbaldder stone or acute liver damage without serious consequences.
Also, it may indicate some bone disorders and rarely some malignant disease, so all that you need at this point is to repeat test in 6-8 weeks to see progression. If you experience bone pain or liver symptoms you need more detailed work up as soon as possible.
As your consultant has asked for few tests you get the report and based on that one can decide about the management.
Regards.
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Dr. Deepak
Thanks and I just checked my ASL,ALT and Bilirubin and they are all within normal ranges.
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