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How Long Do Elevated Liver Enzymes Take To Resolve?
Question: I had blood test recently the results Ggt-141u/l, Alkaline Phosphate-174 u/l, Albumin-3.0, sgot-100, Sgpt-60u/l, Protolubin-18.1 sec, Mean Normal Pt-13. I had been drinking for the past 8 days continiuously even a day before my test. But have stopped now. Was attending a friends wedding. How long should i stop for the results to be normal so that i can atleast have alchohol once or twice a week. What should i do further to get my blood counts to normal. Kindlly guide and oblige doc.
Thank you,
XXXXX
Thank you,
XXXXX
Brief Answer:
Suggested repeat test after one month
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. It is suggested that you stay away from alcohol and get the tests repeated after a month.
2. If your test result is normal then you can have alcohol once or twice a week in small quantity. However I suggest you repeat the test every 3 months for a year to know any fluctuations in liver enzyme and whether you should continue taking alcohol.
3. It is also good to do an ultrasound scan abdomen to know the appearance of liver and if there is fatty change.
4. Please have healthy daily 2200 kcal diet including vitamins and minerals.
5. Avoid drinking too much alcohol and do not get dependent on it
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Suggested repeat test after one month
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. It is suggested that you stay away from alcohol and get the tests repeated after a month.
2. If your test result is normal then you can have alcohol once or twice a week in small quantity. However I suggest you repeat the test every 3 months for a year to know any fluctuations in liver enzyme and whether you should continue taking alcohol.
3. It is also good to do an ultrasound scan abdomen to know the appearance of liver and if there is fatty change.
4. Please have healthy daily 2200 kcal diet including vitamins and minerals.
5. Avoid drinking too much alcohol and do not get dependent on it
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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