Hi there,

My daughter has just had some blood test results come back with a very high level of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) - which is apparently something that indicates liver function. At the time of the test she was passing green mucous - which she used to get when I ate something that upset her when I was breastfeeding (I suspect daycare gave her something they shouldn't have).

I was just wondering if anyone else has had this with their reflux/intolerant kids? Anyone know of any theories of whether it is related somehow? Our paediatrician didn't offer any info yesterday - just asked us to get the test re-done and then go back to see our GP.

Thanks

Hi
My 11-year-old had raised ALP on her test also that was done because she had upper abdominal pain and diarrhoea that responded to Mylanta but continued over a couple of weeks. She is now on a month's worth of Losec. She had untreated reflux as an infant and is gluten sensitive. Her GP said it was often a sign of bone growth and he didn't suggest repeating it. I mentioned this to one of the GP's I work with and she agreed. She is certainly growing very rapidly at the moment.
This is from http://www.dml.co.nz/hbook/index.htm and confirms this.

Hi Roz,
Thanks for that. My computer is having a heart attack and I can't open the link - will try tomorrow. How high was your daughter's level? Anneke's first test was 2500 units (normal is up to 360 or so) and we just found out the repeat test was over 3000!! So off to the doctor tomorrow to discuss. I'm not sure if bone growth causes it to go that high? Anyhow, hopefully the doctor has some answers tomorrow... I hope it's just growth...

Sorry, I don't know how high my daughter's was. I hope it is growth too.