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I think I have a liver damage. Should I get tested for hepatitis A and B?
Query: Hello doctor, I just got my blood results, which I have uploaded. There are two files. One is about three months old and the other one is from today. I am afraid that I have a liver damage. Should I get tested for hepatitis A, B and C? I had donated blood four months ago and that time there was no p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I've carefully reviewed all the provided data (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Two noteworthy abnormalities stand out. Firstly, the high percentage of lymphocytes combined with the low neutrophil count is commonly associated with viral fever. This pattern... Read Full »
AST/ALT more than 1. Can this mean liver disease or cirrhosis?
Query: Hello doctor,Three years ago I was diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver and at that time my liver enzymes were 3 to 4 times of the upper ranges. I then lost weight and with time my enzymes got normalized. However, in last test, I have noticed a pattern where AST is greater than ALT, though they ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, the concept of AST (aspartate aminotransferase): ALT (alanine transaminase) is not valid when the enzymes are in normal range. However, low platelet count can be an early sign of liver cirrhosis. It is not very uncommon to get liver cirrhosis in cases of NAFLD (non-... Read Full »
Does intake of Xarelto cause an increase in AST and ALT?
Query: Hi doctor, I am taking Xarelto 20 mg daily for DVT from the past four weeks. My blood work shows increased AST, which is double than normal, and ALT, which is triple than normal. Should I take today's dose? I take a lot of medicines for different health conditions. I have attached the photo of my pr... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached prescription (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You are taking Alendronate, Alprazolam, Rivaroxaban, and Simvastatin for your different conditions. For example, Alendronate for osteoporosis, Simvastatin for hyperlipidemia, and ... Read Full »
My ALT and AST levels are high. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 31-year-old male. My ALT and AST levels are high. I recently lost weight, and my ALT has not changed. Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Some food plans are: Whole grains are very beneficial to consume. These can be in the form of bran, whole wheat bread or cereal, brown rice, whole grain pasta, and grains such as whole oats, wild rice, rye, oatmeal, and corn. They are also bene... Read Full »
What causes severe abdominal pain with raised AST and ALT levels in an 8-year-old kid?
Query: Hello doctor, My 8-year-old daughter continues to have strong abdominal pains. A couple of months before, it was really bad and was also coupled with mono and fifths disease. At that time her levels were crazy high. AST = 1312, ALT = 1692. These levels freaked out the doctors so we went back the nex... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. This appears to be a case of obstructive jaundice. The main cause of obstructive jaundice is gallstones. Since GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase) levels are raised more than 70 in the first report it suggests an obstructive cause. AST (aspa... Read Full »
My AST and ALT levels are high. How to bring these values to normal?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 24 years old with a weight of 218 lbs and a height of six feet five inches. I have an ALT of 74 IU/L and an AST of 109 units/L. I do not drink and do workouts three to four times a week by lifting weights. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your ALT (alanine transaminase)and AST (aspartate transaminase) values are above the upper limit of normal (ULN). ALT is more specific for liver disease while AST is nonspecific and its elevation suggests other reasons. It can have a muscle origin and it includes skelet... Read Full »
I am experiencing in vomit and shortness of breath. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 36-year-old male. I had my checkup and GGT was 51 and ALT was 67 all others were within limits. Now I have a problem of headache, fast heartbeat only when trying to sleep, also feel like my left chest has a lot of gas. Why I am especially worried is I vomited and I highly suspect... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the liver function test (LFT) of your blood, you have a mild increase in GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase) and ALT (alanine aminotransferase). GGT suggests there is a possibility of mild damage to the liver and biliary system especially due to alcohol. We need to ha... Read Full »
Please review my liver function blood tests.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 55 years old male, height 5 feet 5 inches, and weight 163 lbs. I do not drink or smoke. Presently, I am not under any medications. Previously, I took medicines for suspected acid reflux symptoms for six months but stopped since one year. I used to undergo comprehensive blood tests... Read Full »
Dr. Kannane Tirougnanassambandare
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I note that your query is related to abnormal LFTs (blood liver function tests) SGOT (AST- aspartate transaminase) and SGPT (ALT- alanine transaminase). From the information you provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I understand that: You are asym... Read Full »
Can taking cocaine two days early alter the LFT levels?
Query: Hello doctor, Could cocaine use two days before blood draw cause the LFTs (ALT=90 and AST=86) to be elevated? If so, how long of an abstinence period (not using cocaine) would be needed to get LFTs back down to normal levels? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. Taking cocaine two days earlier can increase the LFTs. LFTs can also be raised due to many causes including liver infection, increased alcohol intake, intake of toxic chemicals including cocaine,... Read Full »
Why do I have increased ALT, AST and GGT?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28 year old male. Recently I went through LFT tests. It was found that I have increased ALT 147 U/L, AST 59 U/L and GGT 80 U/L. What I have to do now? I am non-alcoholic. Please guide. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query on icliniq.com. Increased ALT (alanine transaminase), AST (aspartate aminotransferase) and GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase) indicates liver injury or gallbladder injury. I would suggest you to carry out ultrasound examination of abdomen to rule o... Read Full »