What is the reason of alpha fetoprotein on the high side

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Alpha fetoprotein is a kind of protein in human body. This kind of protein mainly comes from embryonic liver cells. Generally speaking, alpha fetoprotein in human body has its fixed range, but there are always many people whose alpha fetoprotein is on the high side. Let's discuss it with you today.

What is the reason of alpha fetoprotein on the high side

The first reason is that the serum alpha fetoprotein in patients with liver cancer will increase. Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) has been elevated in 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. After surgical treatment, the prognosis of these patients can be significantly improved. Alpha fetoprotein also returned to normal.

The second reason: 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. So maternal and neonatal alpha fetoprotein high is normal, but if after a certain period of time or high, you need to go to the hospital for examination.

Reason 3: other reasons. Liver injury, congestive hepatomegaly, telangiectasia are often accompanied by increased alpha fetoprotein. So the phenomenon of high alpha fetoprotein is very common, but we should pay attention to it, find out the reason in time, and then take measures to reduce alpha fetoprotein.

matters needing attention

Most of the above reasons for the high level of alpha fetoprotein are these. If there are other clinical symptoms, you should see a doctor immediately.