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I took cocaine two days before my blood test. Will this alter my liver function reports?
Query: Hi doctor, My recent ALT is 90 and AST is 86. I used cocaine two days before the blood test. Can it cause an elevation in LFTs? If so, how long of an abstinence period would be needed to get LFTs back down to normal levels? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all cocaine did not make LFT (liver function test) rise just taking it for two days. It is possible only if you have been taking cocaine for a long time. The second thing is ALT (alanine transaminase) 90 and AST (aspartate transaminase) 86 are not that high valu... Read Full »
What is the treatment for on and off fever with positive IgM for dengue?
Query: Hi doctor, My uncle is 45 years has been running fever for the past six days which has been pretty much on/off. He has been having two febrile episodes with chills in the evening and early morning associated with generalized weakness. Apart from that, he has no other symptoms. He has already finishe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your message and reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The descriptions indicate that he seems to be suffering from dengue fever and maybe bordering on stage 2 of dengue, known as dengue hemorrhagic fever. I would first and foremost re... Read Full »
How to treat grade 2 fatty liver with right abdominal pain and elevated LFT?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from grade ll fatty liver with right side abdominal pain. And today's LFT report high parameters are AST-50, ALT- 88, and lactate dehydrogenase - 635. Please advice. I am currently taking Ayurvedic medications. I have also done KFT, CBC, lipid profile, thyroid, and su... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your labs (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and yes, it shows raised LFTs (liver function test). It is suggestive of NASH (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis), which is basically fats in the liver leading to hepatitis. Do you drink alcohol? Kind... Read Full »