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High or Fluctuating Chromogranin A Level: What does it mean?
Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) | Last Active: Jun 18 3:39pm | Replies (184)Comment receiving replies
ive had intermittent diarrhea and stomach pain for two years dr did chromogrnin a test that was 125. Scared to death that this is cancer what eles could it be. Doc doent communicate with me and dont go back till Nov 7th the urine test was fine and my colonoscopy and endoscopy as well as numerous ct scans show nothing. My colonoscopy said I had divderticulitis and am on pp1 also stool sample came back positive for ibs . can this cause high chromogrnin rate. Had c diff twice r so had alot of colon attention. Really scared about this. Anyone have high no that werent cancer
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Hello @reallywells,
I'm glad that you posted your question about your Chromogranin A test. I can certainly understand your concern as elevated levels can indicate cancer. However, please be aware that there are many reasons why these lab results can be elevated. One reason is the use of PPI meds.
Here is some information that I found online regarding reasons for an elevated Chromogranin A test:
--What Causes Elevated Chromogranin A Levels
https://www.epainassist.com/test-and-procedures/what-causes-elevated-chromogranin-a-levels
It is good that your endoscopy and colonoscopy were normal. You mentioned a normal urine test. Was this a 24-hour urine test?
Please know that it is always your right to seek a second opinion if you are not comfortable with the way your doctor answers your questions.
When you see your doctor on November 7, I hope that you will get more information. It would be good to have a list of questions to ask regarding this matter. Have you thought about what you need to ask?