A six-month-old baby with high alpha-fetoprotein may be a normal physiological phenomenon, or it may be caused by disease.
1. Physiological phenomenon: the yolk sac and liver of the fetus will secrete alpha-fetoprotein, and when the fetus is born, there will be alpha-fetoprotein in the body, so high alpha-fetoprotein in six-month-old babies may be a normal physiological phenomenon if it is not accompanied by other abnormalities.
2. Disease: Infants with high alpha-fetoprotein, if accompanied by yellowing of the skin, fever, refusal to eat, weight loss symptoms, may be caused by pathological factors, such as hepatitis, malignant tumors, etc., you can do ultrasound, nuclear magnetic resonance, liver function for a clear diagnosis.
When six-month-old babies have increased alpha-fetoprotein, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital, do a systematic examination, to clarify the cause of the disease, so as not to miss the condition.