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Are The Values Of ALT 170 And AST 73 Dangerous?

i had my alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase result today and results shows that my ALT was 170IU/L and AST was 73. Im afraid aboout the result. I was instructed to undergo bdominal U/S after 2days. Im too much confuse and honestly afraid now. I barely taking OTC medicine but since on and off since 2001, im taking antibiotics (tetracycline, accutane etc to treat my acne)
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Thanks for writing to HCM

Increased SGPT indicates liver injury.It may be due to hepatitis,dyslipidemia,drug intake etc.
It is important to know about other parameters of LFT like bilirubin level,Alkaline phosphatase,GGT level etc.
It is important to know about history of alcohol consumption.
You need proper clinical examination and few more investigations.
Other investigations include routine hemogram,RBS(Random blood sugar),RFT,Viral markers,Ultrasound of abdomen.Further investigations can be done if needed.
Avoid fatty and fried junk food.
You should increase your physical activity in the form of exercise,walking.
You can take tablet Ursodeoxycholic aciud 300 mg twice daily after food for three months.It will help in regeneration of liver cells.
Proper treatment depend upon clinical findings and investigation reports.
Hope i have answered your query.

Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Are The Values Of ALT 170 And AST 73 Dangerous?

Hello Thanks for writing to HCM Increased SGPT indicates liver injury.It may be due to hepatitis,dyslipidemia,drug intake etc. It is important to know about other parameters of LFT like bilirubin level,Alkaline phosphatase,GGT level etc. It is important to know about history of alcohol consumption. You need proper clinical examination and few more investigations. Other investigations include routine hemogram,RBS(Random blood sugar),RFT,Viral markers,Ultrasound of abdomen.Further investigations can be done if needed. Avoid fatty and fried junk food. You should increase your physical activity in the form of exercise,walking. You can take tablet Ursodeoxycholic aciud 300 mg twice daily after food for three months.It will help in regeneration of liver cells. Proper treatment depend upon clinical findings and investigation reports. Hope i have answered your query. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan