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What Causes Elevated ALT Levels?
Question: I had abdominal pain yesterday, very painful, went to hospital and had various texts. Doc says I need a repeat liver text as I have an ALT of 124 and bili (think that's correct) of 24. cN you explain what this means please and should I be worried?
Brief Answer:
Increased ALT indicates liver injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXX
Increased ALT indicates liver injury.Increase in ALT may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,altered lipid profile,medicines,auto immune causes etc.
Bilirubin level 24 is very high.It can be rechecked from report.
You need few other investigations like routine hemogram,Random blood sugar(RBS),Lipid profile,Renal function test(RFT),viral markers,ultrasound of abdomen.CT scan of abdomen can be done if needed.
You should avoid red meat and high fat food products.
Your doctor has rightly advised to repeat the test for confirmation.
You may need some medicines after confirmation of diagnosis.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Increased ALT indicates liver injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXX
Increased ALT indicates liver injury.Increase in ALT may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,altered lipid profile,medicines,auto immune causes etc.
Bilirubin level 24 is very high.It can be rechecked from report.
You need few other investigations like routine hemogram,Random blood sugar(RBS),Lipid profile,Renal function test(RFT),viral markers,ultrasound of abdomen.CT scan of abdomen can be done if needed.
You should avoid red meat and high fat food products.
Your doctor has rightly advised to repeat the test for confirmation.
You may need some medicines after confirmation of diagnosis.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am due to go on holiday the day after tomorrow for one week, . Can the tests wait or should I be looking to get them done asap? The doctor at a and e didn't stress any urgency and knew of holiday plans. My own concerns and your reply though seem to indicate something different! Many thanks.
Brief Answer:
Please find detail answer below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXX
You should go for vacations.There is no urgency.Investigations can be done after one week.
But you should be cautious regarding your diet as we discussed earlier.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Please find detail answer below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXX
You should go for vacations.There is no urgency.Investigations can be done after one week.
But you should be cautious regarding your diet as we discussed earlier.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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