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Why do I have elevated ALT levels and liver enlargement?
Query: Hello doctor, I had elevated ALT levels between 50-130 for the past one and half years with slight enlargement. Recently, I have elevated AST levels. There is no hepatitis or inflammatory diseases, alcohol, drug use, or fatty liver, or Addison's. Liver biopsy showed inflammation, but a resolving pro... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should not wait. There is some cause that is creating an issue for the liver. It is continuously damaging your liver. Cause of hepatitis in your case could be drug-induced liver injury (DILI). All these three medications are reported to cause liver injury; though th... Read Full »
What does high value of ALT, AST, and ALP indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to show my LFT report. I was suffering from jaundice. In my first test result total bilirubin was 11.2 mg/dL (D: 2.1, ID: 9.1), and the values of ALT, AST, and ALP are 53, 41, and 162 U/L, respectively. Hepatitis B was negative. In my second test results, the total bilirubin cou... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern and the following is my opinion about your asked question. ALT (alanine transaminase) or SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase) is the liver cells' enzyme. So, raised the level of which is suggestive of liver cell (hepatocyte) damage... Read Full »
My AST and ALT levels are 92 and 143 respectively, and I am ANA positive. Should I be worried?
Query: Hi doctor, I am sharing my blood profile and ultrasound results details to get some insightful feedback. I am 29-year-old female with a weight of 130 kg and 5’7 height. I am currently on Levothyroxine and Sertraline. My AST levels were 92 U/L, and my ALT was 143 U/L. My physician has also suggeste... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Could you specify how long you have been taking Levothyroxine? I know you are concerned about your medical condition, but Levothyroxine can also cause deranged liver enzymes as it undergoes hepatic metabolism. Since you have no symptoms like... Read Full »
I have had a high level of AST and ALT for five years. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have reported high ALT and AST levels for the past five years. I have a normal weight and attached my blood tests and liver ultrasound reports. My doctor says that the levels are not getting down and recommended to consult with a liver specialist. Three months ago, my ALT was 108 and my... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq. You have exclusive access to expert's medical opinions. I have reviewed your reports (attachment removed to protect patient's identity). Your ALT (Alanine transaminase) is fluctuating but most of the time, it remains high, which means that there is some... Read Full »