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Suggest Remedy For Pain Radiating From Abdomen To The Shoulders

Posted on Wed, 21 Oct 2015

Question: AST is 29 ALT is 15....I'm 57 and normally healthy but have mild upper rt abdominal pain radiating to shoulder. All other LFTs normal....is this significant/indicative of disease

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probable cholecystitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Right upper quadrant pain that radiates to the shoulder could indicate acute cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder).
An ultrasound scan of the abdomen may be done to confirm it.

I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (6 hours later)

Is the AST/ALT ratio ok? Can the pain in cholycystitis be chronic?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Since the AST and ALT numbers are within normal range, there is no need to worry about the ratio.
How long you are having the pain?

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj