Patient's question:
My daughter has been taking traditional Chinese medicine for two years. Now, her alkaline phosphatase test result is 348 (normal range is 25-117). All other tests are normal. What should we do? Should we take some liver-protective medication? I want to ask if elevated alkaline phosphatase is a concern.Doctor's answer:
Hello! If there is only one such abnormality, it generally does not require treatment. Pay attention to hygiene! Develop good habits! Taking fish oil supplements can promote calcium absorption, and spending more time in the sun is beneficial to health! Eat light and easily digestible foods. Your child is now six years old, and the alkaline phosphatase level is high. The main reasons for elevated alkaline phosphatase include obstructive jaundice, primary liver cancer, secondary liver cancer, etc. The child's liver function is normal, and it is considered that it may be a normal phenomenon during the growth and development of adolescents. The liver function is currently normal, so it is recommended to follow up and observe regularly. Recheck the liver function, and if the level is elevated along with abnormal liver function, it is important to pay attention to the exclusion of liver and biliary diseases.