What should I do if alkaline phosphatase is elevated?
Disease description:
I went to the hospital for a health checkup and found that my alkaline phosphatase level was elevated. What should I do if alkaline phosphatase is high?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jin Zhongkui
Slightly elevated alkaline phosphatase levels can sometimes be normal. However, in some patients, high alkaline phosphatase may be caused by alcoholic liver disease, osteomalacia, fatty liver, or hepatitis C. Since there are many possible factors leading to significantly increased alkaline phosphatase, further medical examinations at a hospital are necessary to identify the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment accordingly.
