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Is Any Injection Required For Elevated Lever Test Results?

Hi there. I am 34y female, with Crohn's disease. Started taking humira befoew few months. I need to take Humira in few days however the liver check results from today show elvation in the - AST 37, ALT 74 (usually i have normal values). Should i take the injection? Your urgent reply would be much appreciated
Thu, 24 Nov 2016
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hi.
thanks for posting query.

given your history and lab values, you may take Humira.
just keep a check on Liver enzymes every 3 to 6 months

hope to answer your concenr

regards
Dr Tayyab Malik
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Is Any Injection Required For Elevated Lever Test Results?

hi. thanks for posting query. given your history and lab values, you may take Humira. just keep a check on Liver enzymes every 3 to 6 months hope to answer your concenr regards Dr Tayyab Malik