the norm is suppose to be 38-126. Is this at all normal for a child? My cousin works in the medical field and she says they need to take a bone specific to rule out cancer. My issue is he is still vomiting 3 weeks later. Has no problem using the bathroom and now the doc says his intestine is full of stool. He now has him on a stool softener but had no problem using in the first place. WHAT DO I DO NOW????
2007-02-09 16:18:43 · 9 answers · asked by priiss 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
He does not have diarreal, I am curious if anyone knows in general about the alkaline phosphaste, and what details incline.
2007-02-09 16:29:10 · update #1
He has a kub which is an abdominal x-ray, that is what showed the bile in his intestine. Has had a cbc which showed the alkaline phospaste, also the phosperous is elevated.
2007-02-09 16:33:10 · update #2
Any signs of hepatitis? Have you been out of the country, eaten strange food.
Alkaline Phosphatase is secreted by the liver and the bones and other organs. You do not look at it on its own but together with a lot of other tests.
If he is constipated as well, then it points to something that affcetd his digestion.
Get medical help fast. A good doctor is important.
2007-02-09 16:30:34 · answer #1 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The following diagnostic tests may be performed:
* Blood tests (such as CBC with differential and basic electrolytes)
* Urinalysis
* X-rays of the abdomen
If dehydration is severe, you may need intravenous fluids. This may require hospitalization, although it can often be done in the doctor's office.
Higher-than-normal Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels may indicate:
* anemia
* biliary obstruction
* bone disease
* healing fracture
* hepatitis
* hyperparathyroidism
* leukemia
* liver diseases
* osteoblastic bone cancers
* osteomalacia
* Paget's disease
* rickets
Please see the web pages for more details on Vomiting, Rehydration therapy and Alkaline Phosphatase.
2007-02-09 16:35:37 · answer #2 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two things, clearly you need a second opinion, an Emergency Department would be what I would do. Also His high ALK PHOS could be from severe dehydration, don;t be to alarmed with cancer. But you need to look at other symptoms, stress, abdominal pain, etc. Good Luck! I would go to a near by ER and allow them to check him out. You are his parent you have that right! Also take a deep breath and know in your heart that you are not the first person that this has happened to, we are all out here for you!
2007-02-09 16:27:38 · answer #3 · answered by dollfacewilson 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor and check for an ulcer. I know you think that he is too young, but my daughter had one at 14. They are not caused from stress as many people believe, but can be caused due to acidic foods such as tomato based products and many other things.
2007-02-09 16:26:02 · answer #4 · answered by garden_anne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
straight to the hospital now and enter to the emergency entrance. tell the doctor what happen. this is very serious. it's not normal at all for a children to vomit for 3 weeks. NOW GO TO THE HOSPITAL!
2007-02-09 16:31:37 · answer #5 · answered by Alexis Lim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back to the doctor, or better yet get a new doctor. Your son shouldn't have diarrhea for 3 weeks!!!
2007-02-09 16:24:47 · answer #6 · answered by diannegoodwin@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please consider taking him to a Chilren's Hospital ASAP. If he has been vomiting for 3 weeks he can become dehydrated, if he isnt' already, and that will cause more problems for him. Children's Hospitals are great because they are the most knowledgeable when it comes to childrens diseases. Please take him there soon.
2007-02-10 06:09:44 · answer #7 · answered by Margie M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you think a trip to the hospitial would be out of the question?
2007-02-09 16:25:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him urgently to an other doctor. You need another advice.. Fast !
2007-02-09 16:22:37 · answer #9 · answered by Mimi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋