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Does AST Level Being 110 And ALT 64 Suggest Damaged Liver?

My boyfriend is 35 yrs. old . He went to the doctor and got a check up.. His Ast level was at 110 and his ALT is at 64. We know that is mild/ moderately high. Now he does drink . Sometimes a little in excess. Over the years, probably has put a strain on the liver...My question is, is this cirrohsis of the liver? Is it possible for the liver to heal itself with these levels or has the damage been done permanently? Would a liver flush be beneficial?
Wed, 3 Jun 2015
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Hi
Welcome to HCM.
I appreciate your concern for your boyfriend.

Yes it is suggestive of liver injury.

Well, the liver enzymes are elevated but in absence of other lab tests, it is difficult to comment on the isolated raised liver enzymes such as SGOT and SGPT, because their level can be increased in patients suffering from liver, gall bladder, heart or kidney diseases.

Alcohol consumption can cause liver injury resulting in high levels of SGOT and SGPT along with raised GGT and Alkaline phosphatase enzymes.


Just mere elevated liver enzymes are not suggestive of cirrhosis of the liver.
Yes, such type of liver injury is temporary and reversible if he stops drinking alcohol or alcohol containing beverages.

A life style modification like eating healthy diet (vegetables and fruits), avoiding fatty meals like fast and junk foods, daily exercise, intake of Vitamin E supplements would be more beneficial.

Hope this answers your query.

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Does AST Level Being 110 And ALT 64 Suggest Damaged Liver?

Hi Welcome to HCM. I appreciate your concern for your boyfriend. Yes it is suggestive of liver injury. Well, the liver enzymes are elevated but in absence of other lab tests, it is difficult to comment on the isolated raised liver enzymes such as SGOT and SGPT, because their level can be increased in patients suffering from liver, gall bladder, heart or kidney diseases. Alcohol consumption can cause liver injury resulting in high levels of SGOT and SGPT along with raised GGT and Alkaline phosphatase enzymes. Just mere elevated liver enzymes are not suggestive of cirrhosis of the liver. Yes, such type of liver injury is temporary and reversible if he stops drinking alcohol or alcohol containing beverages. A life style modification like eating healthy diet (vegetables and fruits), avoiding fatty meals like fast and junk foods, daily exercise, intake of Vitamin E supplements would be more beneficial. Hope this answers your query.