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Alkaline phosphate (ALP) is a parameter used to check on the liver and/or the bone. When we have an increased ALP, the possible conditions could be:

1. Liver condition: When there are symptoms relating to a possible liver condition, then, along with the ALP we also look for any abnormalities in parameters like alanine aminotransferase(ALT), aspartate aminotransferase(AST) and bilirubin. An abnormality in these parameters, indicates a liver condition. This could be anything from an infection to a tumor. Thus further investigation will be required

2. Bone condition: If a bone condition is suspected then we will have to look in to parameters like calcium and phosphorus. If these parameters are abnormal, this points towards a bone condition resulting from increased bone activity. This could again range from a disease to tumors

Please also note that in rare cases when only the ALP is raised, the possible causes could be:
-Healing bone injuries (eg. fractures)
-Pregnancy
-Medication (eg. anti-epileptics, etc.)
and a few other conditions.

I would thus request you to first look into the other parameters mentioned above, and then consult your doctor for a follow up on the elevated ALP levels, in order to rule this harmless.

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Best wishes.

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