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Can Alcohol Intake Cause High Level Of ALT And AST?

Hi, I recently went for a blood test for pain near my GB and re flux. My ALT and AST both came back around 60. I didn t realize I was going for a blood test the night before, and had maybe 6 beers at dinner. Could this have falsely effected the results? I went as I was experiencing abdominal pain near the gall bladder location. Thanks, David
Fri, 16 Jan 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Yes, the liver enzymes AST and ALT can increase due to alcohol intake. The high AST and ALT enzymes are not just due to the 6 beers you had the night before but may be due to drinking alcohol for quite sometime.
The ratio of AST/ALT is usually more than 2 in case of alcohol related liver damage. GGT also raises due to alcohol intake.

The pain you experience may be due to gastritis or pancreatitis.

I hope that answers your question.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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Can Alcohol Intake Cause High Level Of ALT And AST?

Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. Yes, the liver enzymes AST and ALT can increase due to alcohol intake. The high AST and ALT enzymes are not just due to the 6 beers you had the night before but may be due to drinking alcohol for quite sometime. The ratio of AST/ALT is usually more than 2 in case of alcohol related liver damage. GGT also raises due to alcohol intake. The pain you experience may be due to gastritis or pancreatitis. I hope that answers your question. Regards, Dr.R.K.