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What Are The Normal Liver Enzymes Level?
Question: Elevated enzymes over 300 in alcoholic. Is this high
Brief Answer:
yes
Detailed Answer:
i am assuming you are referring to one the liver enzymes, either AST or ALT. the normal levels for these is <30 for a female. So basically a level of 300 is ten times the upper limit of the normal value, meaning there is significant inflammation in your liver.
There are other markers to look as well (bilirrubin, alkaline phosphatase, platelets, coagulation proteins, albumin) to have a better understanding of the functionality of the liver and how damaged it is from the alcohol.
It is highly advisable to completely stop any alcohol intake at the moment, and seek professional assistance. If the liver has no cirrhosis (based on the laboratory studies i mentioned above, and based on imaging studies) then by stopping alcohol the liver should recover.
hope that helps
yes
Detailed Answer:
i am assuming you are referring to one the liver enzymes, either AST or ALT. the normal levels for these is <30 for a female. So basically a level of 300 is ten times the upper limit of the normal value, meaning there is significant inflammation in your liver.
There are other markers to look as well (bilirrubin, alkaline phosphatase, platelets, coagulation proteins, albumin) to have a better understanding of the functionality of the liver and how damaged it is from the alcohol.
It is highly advisable to completely stop any alcohol intake at the moment, and seek professional assistance. If the liver has no cirrhosis (based on the laboratory studies i mentioned above, and based on imaging studies) then by stopping alcohol the liver should recover.
hope that helps
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