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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
Tue, 13 Aug 2013
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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
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
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