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High ALT Levels. Swollen Stomach With Pain. What Does It Mean?

i just had blood tests done and my alt and ast are high. I have been really swollen in my whole stomach area, I mean I look like I m pregnant ready to pop. I have gained 21 ibs in 4 months. My left side kinda where my stomach and ovaries are hurt right now. I know it s alot of symptoms but I m really worried. What could this mean?
Mon, 1 Apr 2013
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Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
Thank you for your query.

AST & ALT is usually elevated due to liver function impairment.
Obesity is one of the cause.
I think you are obese enough.

Control & maintain balanced diet.
Regular exercise will help you to decrease weight.

Some pathological cause should be considered also.
Thyroid disorder & cushing sydrome may cause rapid weight gain.

If there are associated features of liver disease like jaundice, ankle & abdominal swelling etc then you have to check other parameter.
Cause should be identified.

Consult an internal medicine specialist.

I hope I have been some help of your query.
Please write if you have any doubt.
Take care
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High ALT Levels. Swollen Stomach With Pain. What Does It Mean?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. Thank you for your query. AST & ALT is usually elevated due to liver function impairment. Obesity is one of the cause. I think you are obese enough. Control & maintain balanced diet. Regular exercise will help you to decrease weight. Some pathological cause should be considered also. Thyroid disorder & cushing sydrome may cause rapid weight gain. If there are associated features of liver disease like jaundice, ankle & abdominal swelling etc then you have to check other parameter. Cause should be identified. Consult an internal medicine specialist. I hope I have been some help of your query. Please write if you have any doubt. Take care