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What Causes Elevated Protein Levels When Diagnosed With Polyclonal Gammopathy?

Posted on Mon, 23 Jan 2017

Question: Why is my protein levels going up?

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (2 minutes later)

please clarify your question, where is the level going up? in blood? in urine?? . Thanks. Please hit the thanks button!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (31 minutes later)

I notice my protein levels have jumped from 7.8 to 8.3. Also I have gotten a IGG test done which is high in the 1800 range. My calcium in on the high side but still within normal ranges. I have been previously diagnose with polyclonal gammapthy.. should be cocerned?

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It would be advisable to meet an immunologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Yes it is a slight cause of concern and i would strongly recommend that you meet an immunologist. This is because of your history of polyclonal gammapathy.

There are many causes for this condition and you will need a thorough renal, cardiac and liver examination, in addition to other tests.

An immunologist dealing with these type of conditions will be in a best position to guide you further. Therefore please try to meet one as soon as possible

Take care!!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (14 minutes later)

Thank you so much!! I was looking at my records from 2012. One says Polyclonal another Monoclonal. The doc is no longer there but I will take your advice and see an immunologist.

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Sure, please do!

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Even if it is monoclonal gammopathy, we need to find out which immunoglobulin is raised and the cause for the same, the best would be to meet an immunologist.

Take care!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (10 minutes later)

The IGg is the one that is raised. 1849

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This is a borderline increase

Detailed Answer:
Hello

There is only a borderline increase in your IgG value and you may not need any treatment.

However again i would stress the importance of meeting a immunologist as he will be in the best position to guide you.

Take care!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T