Alp score

[Littlelizzy11]

Hi all. I'm wondering if you can give me any insight! I was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis in December 2023. I'm now doing great, liver compensated and i feel better than I've done in years. My bloods show my ALP score is 142, which is still high. Obviously this is dramatically lower than it was this time last year. However I'm still worried about it. Should it not be a lot lower by now? And is there anything I can to to reduce it further?Thanks so much for any advice you can give me xx

[AyrshireK]

None of your posts indicate what the underlying cause was for your cirrhosis - ALP is commonly associated with biliary issues/bile duct etc.

[Littlelizzy11 in reply to AyrshireK]

Hi, it's alcohol and medication x

[AyrshireK in reply to Littlelizzy11]

What does your lab state as a normal range - some go from 44 - 147 others might use 30 -120 (others may used a different range again). Yours is not that high to be scary.

[Littlelizzy11 in reply to AyrshireK]

It says anything over 130 is high. That's reassuring to hear AyrshireK xxx

[AyrshireK in reply to Littlelizzy11]

3 to 4 times upper limit of normal would trigger alarm bells, yours really is only mildly up. It may get better or it might not as it may just be a reflection of damage to biliary system due to the cirrhosis. Don't panic it.

[kensimmons]

Just relax and keep doing what you are doing. Be patient. Your number is just a teeny bit above what it needs to be. Sleep well, don't stress, keep doing what you are doing and you will be fine. Good luck.

[Littlelizzy11 in reply to kensimmons]

Ahh, thank you so much, I really do appreciate it x

[c3c31iaML]

Hello

All the acronyms used on this site really confuse me - what is ALP?

Cecelia

[AyrshireK in reply to c3c31iaML]

Alkaline Phosphatase - one of the liver inflammation markers, commonly associated with more biliary issues in liver. (Can also be linked with bone issues)

A few years ago I made a thread with a Glossary of Acronyms commonly used on forum and you can find this at:- healthunlocked.com/britishl...

Katie

[c3c31iaML]

Thank you Katie, this is very helpful.

Best wishes

Cecelia