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What Causes Elevated AST Levels?

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Posted on Tue, 28 Jul 2015
Question: HI my liver AST is 228 and ALP is 582. I know this doesn't sound good. Pancrease and kidneys are OK. I'm seeing a DR. and taking Pantoprazole , Magnesium and B complex,B12 was ok, potassium is ok. Any other
suggestions. OK How bad is it. Also hve a of lot of XXXXXXX Reubin. All other liver funtions are pretty good, maybe slightly high
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Most probably suggesting hepatitis

Detailed Answer:
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Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Most common cause of raised AST are drug induced, hepatitis & alcohol. ALP is raised in hepatitis, biliary channels pathology & some bone pathologies. As your bilirubin level is also raised so chances are of hepatitis. I would suggest you to get an appoint of a "Consultant gastroenterologist" who is specialized in dealing with these conditions. He will examine you and prescribe medication with which hopefully you will recover in few weeks. meanwhile avoid alcohol and prefer to take home cooked meal.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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What Causes Elevated AST Levels?

Brief Answer: Most probably suggesting hepatitis Detailed Answer: Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem. I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Most common cause of raised AST are drug induced, hepatitis & alcohol. ALP is raised in hepatitis, biliary channels pathology & some bone pathologies. As your bilirubin level is also raised so chances are of hepatitis. I would suggest you to get an appoint of a "Consultant gastroenterologist" who is specialized in dealing with these conditions. He will examine you and prescribe medication with which hopefully you will recover in few weeks. meanwhile avoid alcohol and prefer to take home cooked meal. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Wishing you good health !!