Symptoms & Signs
Elevated cancer antigen 125 [CA 125]
Serious
ICD-10: R97 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: सीए 125 बढ़ा हुआ · தமிழ்: CA 125 அதிகரித்தல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: CA 125 ಹೆಚ್ಚಾಗಿರುವುದು · తెలుగు: CA 125 పెరగడం · বাংলা: CA 125 বৃদ্ধি · मराठी: CA 125 वाढलेला · ગુજરાતી: CA 125 વધેલું
About this condition
Elevated CA 125 is a blood test finding where the level of a protein marker called cancer antigen 125 is higher than normal. While often associated with ovarian conditions, CA 125 can also be elevated due to many non-cancerous conditions like endometriosis, menstruation, or infections. Further evaluation by a gynecologist or oncologist is necessary to determine the cause and appropriate follow-up.
Common symptoms
high CA 125 blood test
elevated tumor marker
abnormal cancer marker
raised CA 125 levels
When to see a doctor: within 48 hours for specialist evaluation
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | सीए 125 बढ़ा हुआ · कैंसर मार्कर अधिक · ट्यूमर मार्कर ऊंचा · सीए 125 का स्तर बढ़ना |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | CA 125 அதிகரித்தல் · புற்றுநோய் குறிப்பான் அதிகம் · ட்யூமர் மார்க்கர் உயர்வு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | CA 125 ಹೆಚ್ಚಾಗಿರುವುದು · ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ ಮಾರ್ಕರ್ ಹೆಚ್ಚು · ಟ್ಯೂಮರ್ ಮಾರ್ಕರ್ ಹೆಚ್ಚಳ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | CA 125 పెరగడం · క్యాన్సర్ మార్కర్ ఎక్కువ · ట్యూమర్ మార్కర్ పెరుగుదల |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | CA 125 বৃদ্ধি · ক্যান্সার মার্কার বেশি · টিউমার মার্কার উচ্চ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | CA 125 वाढलेला · कॅन्सर मार्कर जास्त · ट्यूमर मार्कर वाढणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | CA 125 વધેલું · કેન્સર માર્કર વધુ · ટ્યુમર માર્કર વધારો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Elevated cancer antigen 125 [CA 125]?
high CA 125 blood test, elevated tumor marker, abnormal cancer marker, raised CA 125 levels.
When should I see a doctor?
within 48 hours for specialist evaluation
Is Elevated cancer antigen 125 [CA 125] common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Elevated cancer antigen 125 [CA 125]?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 48 hours for specialist evaluation.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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