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Test Showed High ALT Level. On High Blood Pressure Medication. What Could Cause This?
Question: We just received the results back from a life insurance requirement and it is showing that my husband's AST = 28, ALT = 81 and his GGT = 44. From what I understand the only concern we have is the ALT Level of 81. What could cause this? He is 6'1" @ 285 pounds and is on high blood pressure medication however, he does not excessively drink.
Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for posting your query.
1) Kindly mention the following details:
a) Mention the name of blood pressure medicine.
b) Mention details of complete liver function test.
c) Your husband is symptomatic or have yellow colored sclera/ urine.
2) Amlodipine is one of culprit medicine which may cause rise in SGPT/ ALT level.
3) There are few cause of asymptomatic rise in ALT/ AST such as medication, inherited conjugated bilirubinopathy, wilsons disease, gall stones etc.
4) Actually liver is a very tolerable organ of our body. Until unless 85-90% part of liver is damaged, patient generally remains asymptomatic.
5) You should go for ultrasound imaging of liver to rule out gall bladder stones/ hepatitis, hepatitis B panel, Complete blood count, Hepatitis C, Iron profile, serum cerruloplasmin level.
6) You should also consult with physician.
Post your required details and any query regarding this issue.
With best wishes,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
Thanks for posting your query.
1) Kindly mention the following details:
a) Mention the name of blood pressure medicine.
b) Mention details of complete liver function test.
c) Your husband is symptomatic or have yellow colored sclera/ urine.
2) Amlodipine is one of culprit medicine which may cause rise in SGPT/ ALT level.
3) There are few cause of asymptomatic rise in ALT/ AST such as medication, inherited conjugated bilirubinopathy, wilsons disease, gall stones etc.
4) Actually liver is a very tolerable organ of our body. Until unless 85-90% part of liver is damaged, patient generally remains asymptomatic.
5) You should go for ultrasound imaging of liver to rule out gall bladder stones/ hepatitis, hepatitis B panel, Complete blood count, Hepatitis C, Iron profile, serum cerruloplasmin level.
6) You should also consult with physician.
Post your required details and any query regarding this issue.
With best wishes,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
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