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High or Fluctuating Chromogranin A Level: What does it mean?
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Hello everybody, I hope you are all doing well.
I'm quite worried for my mom (she is the only person I have left in my life), she's 67, has a dolichocolon, and lately they found that her chromogranin A is at 131,5.
Other exams such as CRP, inflammation etc are normal.
She isn't on any medications.
Has anyone of you had a bit high Chromogranin A for no reason? I mean with nothing bad going on, and levels fluctuating ?
6 years ago she was at 100, then at 74. The didn't retest after.
She's having ultrasounds in 3 weeks, I'm just a bit (a lot?) worried during the wait... 🙁
Thanks so much
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@cinephile10: ChromograninA results can vary and 1350 is certainly questionable. I have heard this test result can be different regarding the time of day, what supplements or medications ingested as well as foods. It is only part of a diagnosis.
My personal experience says: However, this test result, along with 24hr urine lab and other tests can reveal a serious disease that needs immediate treatment. Perhaps the Dr ordered ultrasound will reveal a suspicious area to be further investigated (biopsy leaves no doubts and will lead to diagnosis).
I don’t share this opinion to scare you, but your 67 yr Mother needs to see the elevated ChromograninA test result as a Warning Sign. I hope this helps you in your combined decisions for best health. Be pro-active and stay informed. Bette dbamos1945