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What Causes Elevated ALT Levels?
Question: Hi. I have been told an ALT reading of 91 was recorded when I had my last blood test. I had been drinking rather heavily over the last year since early retirement (I am 56) and have now gone 4 weeks teetotal (since the last result) in the hope the level will drop. I have just had a second blood test today. Is the 91 figure anything to worry about, and should the result from today's test be lower when I receive it? Incidentally, I have absolutely no intention to return to my old drinking habit. A beer on a Sunday afternoon will be it from now,
Brief Answer:
Increased ALT may indicate liver injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your findings suggests raised ALT.
Increased ALT may indicate liver injury.It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,obesity,altered lipid profile,medicines,auto immune causes etc.
It may be due to alcohol intake in your case.
You may need few more investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,lipid profile,viral markers,ultrasound of abdomen.
I suggest tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months to my patients.It helps in regeneration of liver cells.
You may need few more medicines after full investigations.
It is good that you have quit drinking habit and you should avoid it completely.
I suggest follow up test after 3 months.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Increased ALT may indicate liver injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your findings suggests raised ALT.
Increased ALT may indicate liver injury.It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,obesity,altered lipid profile,medicines,auto immune causes etc.
It may be due to alcohol intake in your case.
You may need few more investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,lipid profile,viral markers,ultrasound of abdomen.
I suggest tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months to my patients.It helps in regeneration of liver cells.
You may need few more medicines after full investigations.
It is good that you have quit drinking habit and you should avoid it completely.
I suggest follow up test after 3 months.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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