Alkaline phosphatase is elevated

Anyone who has studied biology knows that there are various enzymes in the human body. These enzymes are essential to our body and can remain active. However, most people do not know about the common enzymes in our body, such as alkaline phosphatase. Many people just shake their heads when they see this term. No one has ever paid attention to the situation where the level of this enzyme is too high.

So what kind of enzyme is alkaline phosphatase? How is it distributed? Why would alkaline phosphatase appear high, and what are the common causes? Many people who find that their alkaline phosphatase levels are high will ask their doctors these questions.

Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme widely distributed in human tissues such as liver, bones, intestines, kidneys and placenta, and is excreted from the liver to the bile. The reasons for high alkaline phosphatase can be divided into physiological reasons and pathological reasons. The physiological reasons include children's skeletal development period, pregnant women, and fracture healing period. Under these circumstances, the alkaline phosphatase in the bone tissue is very active, so the test value will be high. Pathological causes: 1. Hepatobiliary diseases: obstructive jaundice, primary liver cancer, secondary liver cancer, cholestatic hepatitis, etc. 2. Because this enzyme is also very active in bone tissue. Therefore, pregnant women, fracture healing period, and osteomalacia. Serum alkaline phosphatase will increase in rickets, osteocellular carcinoma, osteoporosis, etc. 3. Serum alkaline phosphatase may also increase in leukemia and hyperthyroidism. If conditions permit, you can do an alkaline phosphatase isoenzyme test, or ask the hospital to use a heat stability test to identify whether it comes from the liver or the bones. It is recommended to eat a balanced diet, avoid staying up late, or go to the hepatobiliary department for a check-up to find the primary disease and receive symptomatic treatment.

Through the above introduction, we can understand that alkaline phosphatase is just a common enzyme found throughout the body. There is nothing special about it, but once it is too high, it will have an impact on the body, especially pregnant women should pay more attention. Alkaline phosphatase can be prevented and treated through a healthy diet and adequate sleep. If you have this symptom, you can go to the hospital for professional examination.