Patient's question:
Bone alkaline phosphatase test 250, one month later the test result became 250 to 300. During this month, I have been enduring giving my child D3 granules every day. Why is it still increasing? Before the alkaline phosphatase test was 250, I also gave my child fish oil. Is it because I didn't supplement enough? My baby often has diarrhea. Is it related to this? Besides the high alkaline phosphatase, is it rickets? When my baby was 6 months old, there was a period when he cried badly before going to sleep at noon. I gave him calcium supplements, but the alkaline phosphatase is still high? Urgently seeking advice from the doctor, what should I do? Should I give my baby a D3 shot?Previous treatment and effectiveness: The doctor found high alkaline phosphatase and advised to focus on calcium supplementation. After the second test, the doctor recommended a large dose of D3.
The kind of assistance I need: I want to know if I can focus on giving my child calcium and Icicle Newborn (a brand of vitamin D supplement), and can I avoid medication? Is my child suffering from rickets? How can it be diagnosed? Thank you!
Doctor's answer:
The baby's alkaline phosphatase level is elevated, which is a physiological phenomenon, meaning it is triggered by the child's bone growth and development. This does not require specific calcium supplementation; simply getting enough sunlight regularly is sufficient.Advice: Based on your description, the medication you have given the child can enhance calcium absorption. Currently, this elevation should not be considered a pathological condition. It is normal and will reappear as long as bone growth continues.