What does it mean if your globulins are high?
High levels may indicate infection, inflammatory disease or immune disorders. High globulin levels may also indicate certain types of cancer, such as multiple myeloma, Hodgkin’s disease, or malignant lymphoma. However, abnormal results may be due to certain medications, dehydration, or other factors.
How does globulin affect the body?
Globulins are a group of proteins that help transport nutrients and fight infections. Globulin proteins include carrier proteins, enzymes, antibodies (immunoglobulins), and other proteins. Most globulins are made by the liver, and they help transport nutrients and fight infections [1].
What is the normal range for globulin?
Normal value ranges are: Serum globulin: 2.0 to 3.5 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or 20 to 35 grams per liter (g/L) IgM component: 75 to 300 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or 750 to 3,000 milligrams per liter (mg/L)
What is 3.8 globulin?
All Ages. 1.8-3.8. Use: The globulin test measures the amounts of alpha, beta and gamma globulins in the blood and is used for the diagnosis of blood diseases such as Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia or multiple myeloma, acute infections or chronic inflammatory conditions.
What are the symptoms of too much protein in your blood?
Symptoms associated with too much protein include:
- intestinal discomfort and indigestion.
- dehydration.
- unexplained exhaustion.
- nausea.
- irritability.
- headache.
- diarrhea.
What causes high globulin levels?
There are lot many causes which can cause high globulin levels.Most common of them are:chronic Inflammatory diseases (ex: TB, Syphilis),multiple myeloma,leukemias,autoimmune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis,lupus,autoimmune hepatitis,Kidney disease(diabetes can also cause kidney disease called diabetic nephropathy ),liver disease.
What does an elevated globulin level mean?
High levels may indicate infection, inflammatory disease or immune disorders. High globulin levels may also indicate certain types of cancer, such as multiple myeloma, Hodgkin’s disease, or malignant lymphoma.
What causes a high globulin count?
The top possible causes for this can be chronic inflammation, chronic infectious diseases, allergies and even cancer. Conditions known to cause high globulins include tick-borne disease such as Lyme disease , babesia and ehrlichiosis and even chronic skin infections.
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