
Elevated AST & ALT Levels, Consumed Alcohol Before Test, Taken Alcohol More Than Normal In Holidays. Is This Cause For High AST & ALT Levels?

The results are suggestive of hepatitis and with the history of alcohol intake it is most likely alcoholic hepatitis. Alcohol induced liver damage occurs at a much lower dose in women than in men and can develop at anytime.
However even in people who take alcohol other causes of hepatitis have to be considered if there is a suitable setting. The other common causes are - Drug induced, infective viral hepatitis (B & C) and any incidental infections.
Hence stop alcohol, take some antioxidants and good diet. If the altered enzymes persist even after a fortnight XXXXXXX a GP to rule out other causes.
Hope I have answered your query. Please do write back if you have additional queries.
Wishing you speedy recovery.
Regards.
Dr XXXXXXX


Thanks for your time/
Thanks for reverting.
I would like to reassure you that early stages of alcohol induced liver injury are completely reversible once you abstain. However, this abstinence should persist and maintained over a long period of time.
I would suggest the following:
a. Quit alcohol
b. Eat a well balanced, nutritious diet XXXXXXX in XXXXXXX leafy vegetables and fruits.
c. Anti-oxidants which are naturally present in citrus fruits, XXXXXXX tea, apples, berries and nuts.
I hope I have answered your query. Please accept my answer if you have no further queries.
Regards

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