Question 1

Why is alkaline phosphatase elevated in prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

When prostate cancer or another cancer moves to the bones, bone, and tissue in the cancerous areas break down and release increased levels of alkaline phosphatase into the bloodstream.

Question 2

What does an elevated ALP level indicate?

Accepted Answer

High levels of ALP in your blood may indicate liver disease or certain bone disorders.

Question 3

Why is alkaline phosphatase elevated in prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

When prostate cancer or another cancer moves to the bones, bone, and tissue in the cancerous areas break down and release increased levels of alkaline phosphatase into the bloodstream.

Question 4

What causes increased levels of SGPT and SGOT in blood?

Accepted Answer

Conditions and diseases that can cause high SGPT/SGOT levels are excessive alcohol consumption, Acute viral hepatitis A and B, obesity, heart attack, diabetes, Celiac disease (Autoimmune disorder), kidney disease, Hepatitis C, Gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis), muscle injuries, pancreatitis, etc.

Question 5

What does the ALP stand for?

Accepted Answer

Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is an enzyme that's found throughout your body.

Why is alkaline phosphatase elevated in prostate cancer?

Why is alkaline phosphatase elevated in prostate cancer?

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What does an elevated ALP level indicate?

Why is alkaline phosphatase elevated in prostate cancer?

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What does the ALP stand for?

LIVER FUNCTION TEST (LFT)

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