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Question: I recently tore my ACL in July 2014, and I went in for a pre op for surgery in August and my ALT came back at 140 when the normal range was 35-105. My doc didn't see an issue and said it could be due to my recent injury. After surgery my incision was infected so I took antibiotics in Late October/November. My physical was done in december and again my ALT was elevated. This time the range was 35-50 and my range was 87. My PCP said just to repeat it in 3 months. I do not drink. Could this be an issue? Or could be related to my injury?
Brief Answer:
I will say monitor again.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this ALT levels and all the disturbing thoughts this has caused you. From the values, it is on a downward trend and I will not want to be any aggressive and more so because there are no red flags that call for immediate attention. I will recommend a routine 3 months follow up at this time.
Injury is unlikely to have caused this. However, being on pain medications for the surgery, tore ACL, etc could be a reason for this increase as drugs are known to cause such including Tylenol.
In all, monitor. There are no red flags and if they persist in the abnormal range, get a full liver panel examination for more investigations.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
I will say monitor again.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this ALT levels and all the disturbing thoughts this has caused you. From the values, it is on a downward trend and I will not want to be any aggressive and more so because there are no red flags that call for immediate attention. I will recommend a routine 3 months follow up at this time.
Injury is unlikely to have caused this. However, being on pain medications for the surgery, tore ACL, etc could be a reason for this increase as drugs are known to cause such including Tylenol.
In all, monitor. There are no red flags and if they persist in the abnormal range, get a full liver panel examination for more investigations.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
You mag be right when it comes to the pain meds from surgery. I have be consistently taking hydrocodone for pain for a few years now. If my liver os damaged can this be reversed?
Brief Answer:
I don't thik the liver has suffered irreversible damage.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I don't think the liver has suffered irreversible damage. I will lie to see some other numbers before concluding on this. Let's exercise some patience and get the facts right.
Keep me posted and updated!
I don't thik the liver has suffered irreversible damage.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I don't think the liver has suffered irreversible damage. I will lie to see some other numbers before concluding on this. Let's exercise some patience and get the facts right.
Keep me posted and updated!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My first ALT done in August 2014 was 140 on a range of 34-105. In december it was repeated and showed 87 on a range of 35-50. The numbers are decreasing
Brief Answer:
This is a positive sign and very encouraging!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is a good sign and that's the reason why I think monitoring would make much sense. let's gain ourselves this time before we get very aggressive on this.
I wish you well.
This is a positive sign and very encouraging!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is a good sign and that's the reason why I think monitoring would make much sense. let's gain ourselves this time before we get very aggressive on this.
I wish you well.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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