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Do an alp of 138.51 or more (higher than normal) could cause gallstones later in young adults? If not, why people say alp can lead to gallstones.
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Gallstones may block bile ducts. With this, the bilirubin may be high due to bile backing up into the liver. Liver enzymes, especially alkaline phosphatase (alp), may be elevated in severe cases of gallbladder inflammation.
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