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Is An AST Level Of 65 In Blood A Cause For Concern?
Question: I had a AST blood test done it came back 65 is that unusually high . Back in 2009 I has stents put in my live twice for a narrowing duct should I be concerned . The doc told me everything was normal and then I saw this .
Brief Answer:
mild increase, liver should still be working well
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
In many labs the upper limit of AST is 40, this can range slightly from lab to lab.
An increase is considered mild if it is 2 to 3 times above the normal range. At 65, your value would be considered a mild increase, but you may want to monitor to ensure that it does not continue to rise.
The stents or narrowed ducts from 2009 may play a role in the increase. Other factors that can cause mild increases include : (a) non alcoholic fatty liver disease- this refers to the build up of fat in the liver,not related to alcohol use.
It is very very common.
Due to diet and activity level.
Treated by increasing activity if possible and altering diet to reduce carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates are converted to fat and stored in the liver and muscles.
(B)alcohol- this can also cause liver damage. Treated by a reduction in alcohol intake
(c)mild trauma
At this stage since the increase is mild, you can consider monitoring every 6 months to 1 year to see if there are any changes
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
mild increase, liver should still be working well
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
In many labs the upper limit of AST is 40, this can range slightly from lab to lab.
An increase is considered mild if it is 2 to 3 times above the normal range. At 65, your value would be considered a mild increase, but you may want to monitor to ensure that it does not continue to rise.
The stents or narrowed ducts from 2009 may play a role in the increase. Other factors that can cause mild increases include : (a) non alcoholic fatty liver disease- this refers to the build up of fat in the liver,not related to alcohol use.
It is very very common.
Due to diet and activity level.
Treated by increasing activity if possible and altering diet to reduce carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates are converted to fat and stored in the liver and muscles.
(B)alcohol- this can also cause liver damage. Treated by a reduction in alcohol intake
(c)mild trauma
At this stage since the increase is mild, you can consider monitoring every 6 months to 1 year to see if there are any changes
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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