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Is AST Level Of 74 A Cause For Concern?
Hi, my son which is 15 months old are suffer in a disease due to which his AST level is increased and is 74. He is also suffer in itching from last 8 months he rubs his skin even some times the blood come out from his skin due to itching and rubbing. please prescribe for him a medicine and what s the factor behind this disease? Regards Shakir Hussain Shah
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
Hi,
AST level of 74 U/L is showing a two-fold increase and is considered to be abnormal.
But you need to understand that it is not specific to the liver. ALT is more specific for the liver.
Kindly get an ultrasound scan of the abdomen done. Kindly consult Physician with the report for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.
Also, you can consult Dermatologist for the skin problem.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S,
General & Family Physician
AST level of 74 U/L is showing a two-fold increase and is considered to be abnormal.
But you need to understand that it is not specific to the liver. ALT is more specific for the liver.
Kindly get an ultrasound scan of the abdomen done. Kindly consult Physician with the report for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.
Also, you can consult Dermatologist for the skin problem.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S,
General & Family Physician
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