Comments on: What does elevated Alkaline Phosphatase level mean?

By: Marsha

Marsha — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 20:38:03 +0000

my alkaline phosphatase test reads 204/high.what is this all about

By: Wiletta I. Dotson

Wiletta I. Dotson — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 21:48:17 +0000

I have just turned 90 and have recently had blood work done. My Alkaline Phosphatases is listed high (139, was 131 in 4/2023, blood glucose 115 , do know I have recently consumed many sweets, last A1c was 5.6) I live alone and manage to drive for grocery shopping and to doctor appointments. I do have an aortic leak and lymphedema which is being treated with Bio-Compression boots daily. I do see a doctor every 6 months regularly. Should I be concerned?

By: Dr. Ara Keshishian

Dr. Ara Keshishian — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 03:53:35 +0000

In reply to MELISSA DORTON. There are two sources of alkaline phosphatase- liver and bone. In either case, someone needs to stay on top of it. There are further blood tests that can be drawn to distinguish between them.

By: MELISSA DORTON

MELISSA DORTON — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 17:20:42 +0000

ON MY CBC my ALK PHOSPHATASE IS 195 BUT EVERYTHING ELSE IS NORMAL MY DOCTOR SAID ITS NOT MY LIVER FUNCTION I HAD SADI SURGERY IN MARCH WHAT ELSE COULD BE CAUSEING IT TO BE SO HIGH?

By: Dr. Ara Keshishian

Dr. Ara Keshishian — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 04:38:50 +0000

In reply to Sasa Anderson. Hello, There are probably a few things that need to be addressed. Elevated Alk Phos may mean that you are not absorbing enough Calcium and are low on Vitamin D. The labs that you have reported may also warrant checking the parathyroid glands with a scan. Please see your Primary care and very likely need to see an endocrinologist. Remember to be safe and self isolate and wear a mask all the time when outside.

By: Sasa Anderson

Sasa Anderson — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 03:40:30 +0000

Hi
I have oestopenia and recently was found high alk phos (128u/l) and high calcium (10.5). pth intact 54.8pg/ml. (high) Retested a month later, still high pth, but calcium at 10. Alk still high too. I have not felt well for a longer period of time now, have inflamed thyroid as well. Fibroid discovered. Feel fatigued, have muscle on and off muscle twitching….heart palpitations, positive non specific ANA. Since 2018, I have had a lump in my throat that is there constantly. Any ideas? I just want to go back to my old self….happy and not stressed out from this problem.

By: Dr. Ara Keshishian

Dr. Ara Keshishian — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:17:59 +0000

In reply to KAREN. The elevated ALK Phos may mean a number things. There is really no way to answer this questions without having more information. Recommend that you see your PCP.

By: KAREN

KAREN — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 17:46:43 +0000

72 year old female, Gastric-By-Pass surgery in 1989 lost over 250 lbs. but still Obese . Thyroid Cancer in 1989, reoccurred in 1993. Had I-131 3 times. Have Osteoporosis , and Arthritis , my ALK PHOS is at 290 and has been high for 6 years. Liver scan shows nothing wrong what might be causing the high ALK PHOS.

By: Dr. Ara Keshishian

Dr. Ara Keshishian — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 06:42:52 +0000

In reply to Patricia McNeal. There are many other reasons why the talk pos may be elevated. Please see your PCP for further evaluation and workup.

By: Patricia McNeal

Patricia McNeal — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 12:13:41 +0000

54 year old female. Gastric bypass (Roux-en-y) in 2001. 16 years ago. Alkaline phosphatase is high 216. Parathyroid is high 65. Calcium is normal 9.4. Vitamin D normal 59. Alkaline phosphatase, bone specific is normal 24.4. Creatinine is normal 0.62. Creative kinase total is normal 40. Started having bone and muscle several months ago. Fatigue and generally not feeling well. Started having chronic diarrhea 2 years ago. What’s going on? I am worried.