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Blood Test Done. Findings?
I recently had a routine physical at my work place. My blood work for AST, ALT, and GGT have increased in the past 3 years. I’m 41 years old and occasional drinker. What could cause this spike in my numbers
2010 2013
Glucose Serum 98 100
AST 21 41
ALT 28 95
GGT 50 203
2010 2013
Glucose Serum 98 100
AST 21 41
ALT 28 95
GGT 50 203
Thu, 19 Sep 2013
Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM
Your report suggests that you have impaired liver function test and condition is worsening with time.
You have to quit drinking completely.
You need proper clinical examination and investigations.
Investigations include routine hemogram,,complete LFT,Lipid profile,RFT,Ultrasound of abdomen,viral markers.
You can take tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 150 mg twice daily for 3-4 months.It can repair injured liver cells.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Thanks for writing to HCM
Your report suggests that you have impaired liver function test and condition is worsening with time.
You have to quit drinking completely.
You need proper clinical examination and investigations.
Investigations include routine hemogram,,complete LFT,Lipid profile,RFT,Ultrasound of abdomen,viral markers.
You can take tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 150 mg twice daily for 3-4 months.It can repair injured liver cells.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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