Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Elevated ALT Level?
I had a blood test which included a CBC with Differential /platelet. three results came back slghtly high . my RBC was 5.39 hemoglobin 16.00 and Hematocrit 47.6. also included was hepatic Function Panel(7) where my ALT came back 10 points over the normal range. My AST came back normal. Should I be very concerned with these results?
Wed, 4 Mar 2015
Good morning
I understand your question
Asymptomatic elevation of alt just above normal (ten points up that normal) is commonly due to either drugs you might be taking, hepatitis c or fatty liver and each one of them need to be investigated and treated separately
If you drink alcohol you need to cut down to a lower limit
I would suggest you repeat lft after 4 weeks to check the trend of alt again
I hope this will help in answering your question
I would like to answer your future queries if any
I understand your question
Asymptomatic elevation of alt just above normal (ten points up that normal) is commonly due to either drugs you might be taking, hepatitis c or fatty liver and each one of them need to be investigated and treated separately
If you drink alcohol you need to cut down to a lower limit
I would suggest you repeat lft after 4 weeks to check the trend of alt again
I hope this will help in answering your question
I would like to answer your future queries if any
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Blood test
Loading Online Doctors....