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Liver Enzymes Came Back High. Should I Express Concern Over It?

Posted on Sat, 14 Jul 2012

Question: I am a 50 year old male. I have an annual physical and over good health. My liver enzymes just came back @ 65. Should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Abid (1 hour later)

Hi there....
Thanks for writing in
In order to be able to guide you better, I would like to know about your complete liver test profile ALT,AST,BILIRUBIN and alkaline phosphatase level. Also, I would like to know if you consume alcohol and are currently receiving any medication.
Awaiting your reply
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Aparna Kohli

Follow up: Dr. Abid (1 hour later)

Dr.
All the other levels were good I just don't have access to the full report. I currently take aciphex, lexapro, simvistatin and trilipex. I rarely drink alcohol because of the medication I am on. I hope this helps.
Thank you,

Answered by Dr. Abid (10 hours later)

Hi,

Thanks for info it seems that your ALT level is 65 which is not too much high level, as you are on simvastatin this drug is expect to raise ALT level.

I will suggest you to repeat ALT after one month and right now nothing to be worry. It is recommended to repeat Liver enzymes every 6 months when you are on statins.

Use fresh fruit juices, regular exercise, healthy diet XXXXXXX in whole grains, veggies and fruit.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Abid (10 hours later)

Dr. I am curious as to why a repeat is needed in 30 days and not 6 months as you noted. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Abid (24 hours later)

Thanks for your follow up question.

As you are on cholesterol lowering drug simvastatin, that's why I asked you to repeat it after one month.

There is no need to worry.

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E