Elevated alkaline phosphatase

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Elevated alkaline phosphatase
Micrograph showing changes that may be associated with an elevated alkaline phosphatase (cholestasis and feathery degeneration). Liver biopsy. H&E stain.
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Elevated alkaline phosphatase occurs when levels of

basic environment. The major function of alkaline phosphatase is transporting chemicals across cell membranes.[1] Alkaline phosphatases are present in many human tissues, including bone, intestine, kidney, liver, placenta and white blood cells.[2] Damage to these tissues causes the release of ALP into the bloodstream. Elevated levels can be detected through a blood test. Elevated alkaline phosphate is associated with certain medical conditions[3] or syndromes (e.g., hyperphosphatasia with mental retardation syndrome, HPMRS). It serves as a significant indicator for certain medical conditions, diseases and syndromes.[citation needed
]

If the cause for alkaline phosphatase elevation is unknown,

isoenzyme studies using electrophoresis can confirm the source of the ALP. Heat stability also distinguishes bone and liver isoenzymes ("bone burns, liver lasts").[clarification needed
]

It is essential to use age-specific normal reference values, as healthy infants and children usually have levels that would be considered elevated in adults.

normal weight range).[5] Men tend to have slightly higher normal ALP levels than women,[5]
except during pregnancy.

Causes

Liver

Bones

Other unlisted musculoskeletal conditions may also cause elevated alkaline phosphatase.

Obesity

Elevated levels of the alkaline phosphatase enzyme are reported among those who have obesity. A study reported there were higher serum levels of alkaline phosphatase in obese than in the non-obese. With elevated alkaline phosphatase levels, there is an increase in disproportionate intracellular fat depots and thereby releasing itself into the bloodstream. The nature of the relationship between alkaline phosphatase and obesity is still being investigated.[8]

Kidney

Elevated serum levels of alkaline phosphatase has been associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD).[9] Studies have shown that elevated levels may predict mortality independent of bone metabolism factors and liver function tests in CKD. Elevated levels are also associated with diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease; it was found that elevated levels are associated with elevated serum C-reactive protein (CRP), which could reflect an inflammatory and atherogenic milieu, possibly an alternative cause for elevated serum alkaline phosphatase.[10]

Cancer

Elevated alkaline phosphatase in patients with cancer normally spans[clarification needed] throughout the bones or liver. Metastases that exist in the lung, breast, prostate, colon, thyroid, and further organs can also enter the liver or bone.[12] Cancers that are already present in certain organs and tissues can produce alkaline phosphatase elevations if metastasis is not present. In experiential studies, isoenzymes, which are distinct forms of alkaline phosphatase generated by these tumors, can raise the total volume of alkaline phosphatase in the blood. The Regan isoenzyme [clarification needed][13] is one of the best studies[clarification needed] of these isoenzymes that is linked to several human cancers. Basically, the Regan isozenzyme is an alkaline phosphatase that is located in the placenta and associated with gonadal and urologic cancers.[citation needed]

Other causes

Diagnosis

An alkaline phosphatase isoenzyme test can be done to check for elevated ALP levels. Tissues that contain high levels of ALP include the liver, bile ducts, and bones. Normal levels of ALP range from (44 to 147) U/L (units per liter) and significantly elevated levels may be an indication of conditions such as various types of cancer, bone diseases such as Paget disease, liver diseases such as hepatitis, blood disorders, or other conditions.[20]

Elevated alkaline phosphatase is most commonly caused by liver disease or bone disorders. Testing for ALP primarily consists of obtaining a blood sample from a patient along with several other tests for the disorder in question that may be associated with the increase in ALP in the blood serum.[21] It is possible to distinguish between the different forms (isoenzymes) of ALP produced by different types of body tissues, in order to identify the cause of elevated ALP; this can facilitate choosing a treatment course.

Normally, children and adolescents have higher alkaline phosphatase levels than adults, due to accelerated bone growth. ALP is especially high during the pubertal

growth spurt.[22]

Treatments

The following are the most common treatments of elevated alkaline phosphatase.[23]

  • Treatment of the underlying condition
    • Once doctors identify the cause of elevated ALP and diagnose a treatment, the levels of alkaline phosphatase fluctuates back to normal
  • Removal of medication. Drugs can be associated with increased levels of alkaline phosphatase, including:
    • Birth control pills
    • Anti-inflammatory medication
    • Narcotic medication
    • Hormonal drug
    • Steroid
    • Antidepressant
  • Dietary changes
    • Include foods rich in vitamin D
  • Lifestyle change
    • Healthy diet in association with physical exercise

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