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What Does High Levels Of ALT And AST Indicate?

Hi Dr.,

I am a middle distance runner and had a health check up the other day. My liver enzymes ALT and DLT were both twice as high as the " normal " upper limits. However my triglycerides and cholesterol were normal to low and I have NO FAT in my liver. Please tell me what these high levels of ALT and AST may mean.

Fri, 11 Mar 2016
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Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist.

Elevation in liver enzymes suggest liver cell inflammation and damage to them

It has many cause like Hepatitis B, C, Metabolic disorders, NAFLD, alcohol intake etc.

So I will suggest you to visit a Hepatologist for evaluation who will advise tests and then manage accordingly.

Meanwhile there are few medicines which I found very useful in my patients are ursodeoxycholic acid and vitamin E. Do regular exercise and reduce your weight if you are overweight, avoid alcohol if you drink.

I hope I have answered your query and this will help you . Wish you a good health
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What Does High Levels Of ALT And AST Indicate?

Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist. Elevation in liver enzymes suggest liver cell inflammation and damage to them It has many cause like Hepatitis B, C, Metabolic disorders, NAFLD, alcohol intake etc. So I will suggest you to visit a Hepatologist for evaluation who will advise tests and then manage accordingly. Meanwhile there are few medicines which I found very useful in my patients are ursodeoxycholic acid and vitamin E. Do regular exercise and reduce your weight if you are overweight, avoid alcohol if you drink. I hope I have answered your query and this will help you . Wish you a good health