When do raised liver enzyme levels return back to normal?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am 31 years old and recently went for life insurance and they did a blood test on me. My results were normal except liver enzymes. AST 203, ALT 206, and GGT 281. Bilirubin 0.8 (apparently normal). I have been drinking heavily for a couple years, but quit about three weeks ago (the week prior to the blood test). How long would it reasonably take to get my enzyme levels back to normal ranges, and allow the liver to repair itself? Obviously, abstaining from alcohol is in my new life plan, and also eating well and trying to exercise more regularly. Should I currently be worried and seek additional help or medication or should the life changes above allow for my liver to get back to normal?

Answer 1

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Yes, this is alcoholic fatty liver disease and hepatitis. You need to worry. Once you stop alcohol, the levels should come down to normal in 6 to 8 weeks of complete abstinence. You should discuss with your doctor to prescribe you tablet Udiliv that contains Ursodeoxycholic acid for three months. I would recommend you an ultrasound and a check-up for hepatitis B and C via blood tests. Moreover, you should exercise and avoid fat in the diet.

Answer 2

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No, there is nothing to panic. Wait till your appointment. Follow lifestyle changes. In fact, after alcohol abstinence for one month, your doctor would repeat your liver function test. Do not panic. You would be fine with lifestyle changes.

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