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Are alcohol and tablet Tylenol the reason for my elevated liver enzymes?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old female. I had a VSG surgery with gall bladder removal six months ago. My ALT, AST, and ALP were fine and within the normal range during the time of surgery. But my recent blood reports show abnormal values of AST, ALT, and ALP. I have been drinking alcohol every w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through all your investigation reports (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). Elevated SGOT (serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase) and SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase) is not a criteria for liver cirrhosis. Chances... Read Full »
What does high ranges of ALT and AFP in blood reports indicate?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a standard blood test, and I am worried about the results. Most things seem in the upper range apart from the ALT at 118 and AFP 13. I am 32 years old, fit, with no symptoms, and not a massive drinker. Can I have your suggestion? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have recently done some blood tests, and your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) have shown that ALT is 118 IU/L (<41) which is above normal, and AFP i... Read Full »
ALT and AST are out of range. What does it mean?
Query: Hi doctor,I had a blood work on my liver. The results came back saying that my ALT and AST are very high and out of range. So, I would like to know what that exactly means. When I received my laboratory test report they said that I should seek medical advice. My AST is 75 and my ALT is 35. My MCV 11... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: Alcohol-induced liver damage has caused increased enzyme levels. Possibly early stages, as no jaundice is seen. MCV high (mean corpuscular volume) is due to associated vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiency. Malnutrition... Read Full »
How to lower the levels of SGPT and ALT?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 19 years old and just got my recent routine blood test results. One specific factor which is my SGPT/ALT levels are high, specifically 110.60 U/L. My question is, should I be already alarmed? What are some factors I need to consider, and how can I lower it down? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, it is of paramount importance to know what has led to this elevation of liver enzymes. This is of course abnormal report i.e. three times greater than the normal ALT (alanine transaminase) value. You do not seem to be overweight so the other possibilities a... Read Full »
Why do my AST and ALT levels remain raised this month?
Query: Hi doctor,Recently, I did blood work, and my ALT was 65 U/L, and my AST was 97 U/L. Both of these parameters were below 60 two months back. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have recently done your blood test. Both ALT (alanine transaminase) and AST (aspartate transaminase) are above normal. Your ALT is 65 U/L, and AST is 97 U/L, and both were below 60 t... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing digestive and bowel issues lately, and I am concerned about the possibility of colon cancer, Crohn's disease, or an ulcerative condition. Throughout my life, I have had a history of constipation, but after giving birth three months ago, I went through a phase of... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am reviewing your case history and attached files (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). I will get back to you in a while. Kindly wait for my detailed response Thank you Read Full »