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What Causes Elevated ALT Levels?
Question: Hi, I am a 32 year old female. No smoking or drinking at all. No medications, no current health symptoms. Recently had routine blood work and all came back as normal with exception of ALT 54. I am not overweight and eat healthy. No recent illness. I am currently breastfeeding. I have had a HEP B vaccine and tested neg for HEP C prior to pregnancy.
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry with report if asymptomatic at present
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Asymptomatic mild increase in ALT values is not of any significance until you have associated other complains or on drugs.
You can repeat it after 1 month but nothing to worry if you have no symptoms.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Nothing to worry with report if asymptomatic at present
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Asymptomatic mild increase in ALT values is not of any significance until you have associated other complains or on drugs.
You can repeat it after 1 month but nothing to worry if you have no symptoms.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
could this indicate liver cancer? I am very anxious something serious is wrong, but I don't have any symptoms and am otherwise healthy. Not sure why my liver is acting up.
Brief Answer:
can get an ultrasound abdomen
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you are very concerned and anxious you can get an ultrasound done.
Liver cancer do not present with asymptomatic ALT derangement.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
can get an ultrasound abdomen
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you are very concerned and anxious you can get an ultrasound done.
Liver cancer do not present with asymptomatic ALT derangement.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ok, so likely the ALT will return to normal with time? Sounds like you are saying it is nothing to be concerned about at this time. ??
Brief Answer:
Get liver function test repeated from some other lab and an USG
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Mild elevation have many causes and require detailed workup if risk factors present as discussed previously . Additionally diabetes, thyroid disorder, drugs may also lead to such increase.
You can go ahead with an USG and consult a physician if any abnormality detected.
Repeat testing may be another option from some different lab.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Get liver function test repeated from some other lab and an USG
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Mild elevation have many causes and require detailed workup if risk factors present as discussed previously . Additionally diabetes, thyroid disorder, drugs may also lead to such increase.
You can go ahead with an USG and consult a physician if any abnormality detected.
Repeat testing may be another option from some different lab.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Deepti Verma
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