[Lio]

In my recent blood test( Nov 2009) I saw the ALP is high(139). The other test readings are AST -23,ALT-41 and Bilirubin is 0.4.















In my previous Tests( Jun 09,Feb 09), the ALP is between 70 and 79.















Does the ALP level alone changes so rapidly in 3-4 months? I am taking medicine for diabetics since 2 yrs and the medicines are mild one.

[Oksana S]

ALP (Alk Phos) is an enzyme that's present in many tissues in the body, with the highest concentrations in liver and bone. Ideally, ALP should be 120. Your elevation is mild and can be attributed to a number of things. Diabetes medications, aspirin and some other meds are certainly one of them and can cause mild elevations of ALP. Your other liver tests are normal. Your doctor can check GGT that will show subclinical liver injury, try switching you to another antidiabetic drug, or wait and see and recheck your Labs in a few weeks.















If you had a broken bone or any other bone injury that is healing, your ALP will be elevated as well.































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