What is the reason for the high normal value of alpha fetoprotein

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Alpha fetoprotein is an indispensable substance in our human body. Everyone's alpha fetoprotein must reach the normal value. If it is too high, it will cause some harm to our body. At this time, we must find out the reason why the normal value of alpha fetoprotein is too high, so as to suit the remedy to the case.

What is the reason for the high normal value of alpha fetoprotein

First, the high normal value of alpha fetoprotein may be caused by liver cancer. If the serum level of alpha fetoprotein rises in patients with liver cancer, it will rise. Alpha fetoprotein has increased 8 months before the symptoms of liver cancer appear. At this time, most patients with liver cancer still have no obvious symptoms and the tumor is small. Only after surgical treatment, the prognosis of these patients can be significantly improved.

Second, pregnant women and newborns will also have a temporary increase in alpha fetoprotein. Alpha fetoprotein is the normal plasma protein component of the fetus. Alpha fetoprotein in pregnant women will increase significantly and gradually return to normal level after 3 weeks postpartum.

Third, AFP is often increased in patients with liver injury, congestive hepatomegaly, telangiectasia, congenital tyrosine disease, testicular or ovarian embryonal tumors (such as seminoma, malignant teratoma, ovarian cancer, etc.).

matters needing attention

When alpha fetoprotein increases, we must pay attention to it. Go to the hospital in time to see a doctor, find out the cause, and then prescribe the right medicine to avoid missing the best opportunity for treatment.