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What Does Elevated CO2 And AST Level Indicate? Recovering From Rotator Cuff And Bicep Surgery

hello Dr. just curious what a elevated CO2 and AST level might indicate,,,,just had my blood drawn 2wks ago...alittle background....recovering from rotator cuff and bicep surgery (april).. otherwise pretty good health..only take vit c, a multivitamin and metamucil daily.. my doctor requested discontinuing the otc meds and what little alcohol i consume and come back for another blood test in 2 wks
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Hi friend,
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Two unrelated issues...
      AST reflects on liver. Stopping alcohol and drugs (including paracetamol) will help... / Values more than 3 times the upper limit need aggressive investigation to assess the cause...
     CO2 relates to respiratory depression. Consult a Pulmonologist / get yourself examined and have Lung Function Test (Spirometry)

Take care     
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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What Does Elevated CO2 And AST Level Indicate? Recovering From Rotator Cuff And Bicep Surgery

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic Two unrelated issues... AST reflects on liver. Stopping alcohol and drugs (including paracetamol) will help... / Values more than 3 times the upper limit need aggressive investigation to assess the cause... CO2 relates to respiratory depression. Consult a Pulmonologist / get yourself examined and have Lung Function Test (Spirometry) Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck