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Are AST Of 44 And ALT Of 45 A Cause For Concern?
Question: Just got back my blood screening for work, all was good exceot for my ast being 44 (4) above range and my alt being (45) just below range
Brief Answer:
possible fatty liver
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
These are mildly elevated liver enzymes and it may indicate slight liver damage which happens in mostly in people with fatty liver. Fatty liver may be caused by obesity ,alcohol intake or seen with no obvious cause. Also, some medications may cause it as well. You should do liver ultrasound to confirm my diagnosis and rule out some other liver conditions such as cirrhosis, masses or galbladder stones. I suggest to repeat test in 1 months and if there is increasing liver markers then you need to do viral markers and ct scan.
WIsh you good health. Regards
possible fatty liver
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
These are mildly elevated liver enzymes and it may indicate slight liver damage which happens in mostly in people with fatty liver. Fatty liver may be caused by obesity ,alcohol intake or seen with no obvious cause. Also, some medications may cause it as well. You should do liver ultrasound to confirm my diagnosis and rule out some other liver conditions such as cirrhosis, masses or galbladder stones. I suggest to repeat test in 1 months and if there is increasing liver markers then you need to do viral markers and ct scan.
WIsh you good health. Regards
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Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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