What are the causes and hazards of high alpha-fetoprotein? These need attention

During the prenatal checkup, pregnant women will find that their alpha-fetoprotein concentration is high, and the fetal alpha-fetoprotein is also relatively high at this time. If the alpha-fetoprotein of a newborn baby is slightly high, this is normal and will gradually decline. If an adult has high alpha-fetoprotein, consider the possibility of liver cancer. High alpha-fetoprotein will affect the condition of the fetus, especially spina bifida, anencephaly, etc.

With the improvement of living standards and medical care, modern people have more and more frequent physical examinations. Although many people often have physical examinations, if they have little knowledge of medical knowledge, they cannot judge the condition through the information on the report. Everyone is relatively unfamiliar with the concept of alpha-fetoprotein, so what are the causes and hazards of high alpha-fetoprotein?
1. Causes of high alpha-fetoprotein
1. High alpha-fetoprotein in pregnant women <br/>Pregnant women have special bodies and their hormone levels fluctuate greatly. It is normal for pregnant women to have high alpha-fetoprotein levels. During pregnancy checkups, it can be seen that their alpha-fetoprotein levels are high. Secondly, it is normal for a newborn baby to have high alpha-fetoprotein levels.
AFP is a normal plasma component of newborns. If the fetus has a high level of this protein, it will enter the mother's blood circulation. This indicator of AFP affects both the pregnant woman and the fetus, so you need to pay more attention to it.
2. Liver cancer <br/>High alpha-fetoprotein levels will gradually return to normal as the age increases. If an adult has high alpha-fetoprotein levels, you need to be extra careful as there is a high possibility of liver cancer.
The alpha-fetoprotein indicator is quite special. It will increase about 8 months before the onset of symptoms of liver cancer. If the tumor can be discovered and treated in time, it can have a good therapeutic effect.
2. The harm of high alpha-fetoprotein
1. Liver cancer
80% of liver cancer patients have elevated alpha-fetoprotein levels, and 50% of germ cell tumor patients have elevated alpha-fetoprotein levels. If you accidentally discover that your alpha-fetoprotein level is elevated during a physical examination, it may mean liver cancer. If liver cells become cancerous, the body will spontaneously produce protein, thereby increasing the level of alpha-fetoprotein.
2. Impact on the fetus <br/>If the alpha-fetoprotein is too high, it will cause certain harm to the fetus, such as neural tube defects, anencephaly, spina bifida, etc.