I had a hepatic function test that showed high alk phosphatase level it went from 150 to  170. I had also an ultrasound of my liver which shows no tumors. The doctor says I need a liver biopsy. I take several Aleve each plus lisinopril and omeprazole 20 mg twice daily. Should I have the biopsy?
HIT hanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor .  There are many causes for raised alkaline phosphatase. In fact raised alkaline phosphate can also be due to Bone or Intestinal problems apart from liver.  So going for a liver biopsy only for raised alkaline phosphatase is not advisable. If your raised alkaline phosphatase is associated with raised serum levels of gamma glutamyltransferase then the source of raised alkaline phosphatase is considered as liver.  Even in that case raised alkaline phosphatase could be due to frequent consumption of Alive. I advise stopping taking Alive and ask your doctor for a substitute. Also stop Chat Doctor.  Repeat the test after 1 month and revert.  Any clarifications feel free to ask.