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Can Alcohol Increase Level Of Ast?

Hello,

I recently had some blood work done and found that my AST was high - 148. My ALT was 63; so, just within the range. The bloodwork was done on monday morning. I did have one beer the night before and two beers on saturday evening. Could this be responisble for the elevated levels showin in the test?
Fri, 16 May 2014
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Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM

Your ALT is towards upper range.
It is important to know lipid profile,bilirubin level,GGT level and viral markers.Ultrasound of abdomen should also be done.
Increased AST is non specific and it may be due to many reasons.
You should take tablet Ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months.It will help in regeneration of liver cells.
You should avoid red meat and high fat milk products.
You should avoid alcohol completely if you take it.
You should increase your physical activity in the form of exercise.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Can Alcohol Increase Level Of Ast?

Hello Thanks for writing to HCM Your ALT is towards upper range. It is important to know lipid profile,bilirubin level,GGT level and viral markers.Ultrasound of abdomen should also be done. Increased AST is non specific and it may be due to many reasons. You should take tablet Ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months.It will help in regeneration of liver cells. You should avoid red meat and high fat milk products. You should avoid alcohol completely if you take it. You should increase your physical activity in the form of exercise. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan