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57 Y O Male Suspect Of Covid, Ct Is In

Posted on Wed, 14 Oct 2020

Question: 57 y o male suspect of covid, ct is in process. why ALT and AST are increasing over two days? is it due to covid or they indicate other risks? pls advise

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your question.
I am Dr.Barani.

Is she on any medication?
Was ultrasound scan of the abdomen done? If yes, kindly upload the report.

Regards,
Dr.Barani

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Follow up: Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (56 minutes later)

Ultrasound on Abdomen was done and its report will be received tomorrow, but the doctor said his observation that there is moderate fats on the liver while no Cirrhosis and normal Gallbladder. Please note that the speedy elevation of ALT/AST numbers over two days to almost double is what is worrying me. I , though not a physician, thought it can’t be due to a chronic reason.

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Covid could be the cause

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It has been found that upto 50% of those who are covid infected develop liver issues and elevated liver enzymes.
So Covid could be the reason for the elevation of liver enzymes in your case.
But I would also like to know what all medications you are taking to see whether any medication is contributing to it.
Regards,
Dr.Barani

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