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Lower Normal Range Of Liver Enzymes. Had Cold Viruses, ALT Value 51. Detected Due To Casual Alcohol Or Weight Related. Guide

Hi, MY liver enzymes are usually in the lower normal range. I had 2 cold viruses this summer. Last week I had an anual physical and my ALT value was 51. My Doctor said it could be from casual alcohol or weight related. I'v had the same weight and casual alcohol use for a long time. I forgot to tell him about the cold viruses. Could these be the cause?
Wed, 6 Nov 2013
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Yes viral infection like cold virus or flu may elevate ALT and AST.
Alcohol may elevate transaminazes AST , ALT and tipically increase GGT.
You should repeate your tests after 4 weeks.
Dr. Klerida
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Lower Normal Range Of Liver Enzymes. Had Cold Viruses, ALT Value 51. Detected Due To Casual Alcohol Or Weight Related. Guide

Hi Yes viral infection like cold virus or flu may elevate ALT and AST. Alcohol may elevate transaminazes AST , ALT and tipically increase GGT. You should repeate your tests after 4 weeks. Dr. Klerida