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17 Year Old With High ALT Levels. No Alcohol Consumption. What Else Could Be Causing It?
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my daughter is 17 yrs old and she just had blood tested. We found that she has as of 104 and alt of 49. She doesn't drink, eat much fatty food, etc. Does some physical work and she is not fat. she is on the petite side
so we are a bit confused to why her levels are so high. Any suggestions? We have an appointment but that is another 3 or 4 weeks out.
my daughter is 17 yrs old and she just had blood tested. We found that she has as of 104 and alt of 49. She doesn't drink, eat much fatty food, etc. Does some physical work and she is not fat. she is on the petite side
so we are a bit confused to why her levels are so high. Any suggestions? We have an appointment but that is another 3 or 4 weeks out.
Tue, 9 Apr 2013
He and welcome to HCM.
YOu shouldnt be concerned. These are only mildly elevated AST. It can becaused by excessive exercise or smoking. Also some temporary liver damage can cause it as well, but you dont need to be concerned. He should continue with healthy diet and life. Also, he should do ultrasound to see is there any liver damage or gallbladder disorder. If something is found such as fatty liver or fibrosis then he should do virla markers and take certain medicines. WIsh you good health.
YOu shouldnt be concerned. These are only mildly elevated AST. It can becaused by excessive exercise or smoking. Also some temporary liver damage can cause it as well, but you dont need to be concerned. He should continue with healthy diet and life. Also, he should do ultrasound to see is there any liver damage or gallbladder disorder. If something is found such as fatty liver or fibrosis then he should do virla markers and take certain medicines. WIsh you good health.
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