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What Do ALT Level Of 72 And AST Level Of 45 Suggest?

Hi I ve had hepatitis c when I was 9 years old I m 54 now I have a healthy diet in my last blood test my ALT was 72 GGT 58 and AST 45 and my liver function come consistent with mild hepatocellular damage my gp is happy with the results but I will love to have more information about this thanks
Thu, 10 Dec 2020
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Hi,

Hepatitis C is a viral infection can cause chronic infection. The infection is usually subclinical with minimal acute symptoms such as jaundice, fever, etc. Chronic infection of Liver with Hepatitis C can lead to cirrhosis or may lead to cancer. Now a days, the chronic infection requires active treatment for the period of six months. The enzymes are little higher than normal but better than expected levels.

Since, you have the history of infection some 40 years ago, the infection if persists can cause scarring of liver which may ends in cirrhosis of the liver. Blood investigation, imaging studies and biopsy of the liver tissue helps in the confirmation of the current infective status. Discuss with the doctor about the further investigations, if there are symptoms.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician
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What Do ALT Level Of 72 And AST Level Of 45 Suggest?

Hi, Hepatitis C is a viral infection can cause chronic infection. The infection is usually subclinical with minimal acute symptoms such as jaundice, fever, etc. Chronic infection of Liver with Hepatitis C can lead to cirrhosis or may lead to cancer. Now a days, the chronic infection requires active treatment for the period of six months. The enzymes are little higher than normal but better than expected levels. Since, you have the history of infection some 40 years ago, the infection if persists can cause scarring of liver which may ends in cirrhosis of the liver. Blood investigation, imaging studies and biopsy of the liver tissue helps in the confirmation of the current infective status. Discuss with the doctor about the further investigations, if there are symptoms. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician