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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Upper Abdomen?
My AST (SGOT) is 85 and my ALT (SGPT) is 106. I am experiencing sharp pains in my upper abdominal quadrant. My doctor currently has me on hydrocodone. I am scheduled for additional testing this week and am inquiring if my pain therapy warrants being elevated to a stronger pain medication such as oxycodone. The pain is unbearable and don t know the appropriate way of confronting my PCP regarding my pain. I have been experiencing loss of energy and appetite. Your assessment is greatly appreciated.
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
Hello and welcome
i really appreciate your concern
elevated liver enzymes in your case could be related to liver injury due to drugs or alcohol and pancreatitis
In my opinion you should go for an ultrasound to see for liver or pancreas pathology
You should be worried but not too much
if you can upload me your complete medical history I will be able to help you better like
your age
do you consume liquor if yes then how much and since how long
have plenty of glucose water if you are not diabetic to give some rest to the liver and let it heal
Hope this addresses your question please don't hesitate to write back to me a direct question for further clarification I will gladly answer you
wishing you good health
i really appreciate your concern
elevated liver enzymes in your case could be related to liver injury due to drugs or alcohol and pancreatitis
In my opinion you should go for an ultrasound to see for liver or pancreas pathology
You should be worried but not too much
if you can upload me your complete medical history I will be able to help you better like
your age
do you consume liquor if yes then how much and since how long
have plenty of glucose water if you are not diabetic to give some rest to the liver and let it heal
Hope this addresses your question please don't hesitate to write back to me a direct question for further clarification I will gladly answer you
wishing you good health
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