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Elevated ALT & AST

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kati96329
kati96329

Hi!

Recently had some bloodwork done due to a headache I've been having to see if theres any imbalance or anything, and everything was good except one thing. My ALT and AST were very elevated at 188 & 86. ALP was normal at 48, all other metabolic panel components normal.

I just did bloodwork last December, my ALT was only mildy elevated at 59 and AST 26. Doc had chopped it up to my alcohol use at the time. I haven't had a drink since.

I have taken quite a bit of Tylenol and Aleve the last month and a half or so due to this headache BUT I hadn't taken anything for two days prior to the test. I have also never taken anything close near the daily maximum amount...

I am 5'1. 194lbs. 23 yr old female. Pretty overweight for my height. But, the last few months I've dropped 18 lbs and I've been eating very healthy. My current medications: Losartan for high BP, Vitamin D & birth control.

My doctors appt isnt until Thursday (I was able to see my results online).

How worried should I be about these numbers?

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  • rocky31676
    rocky31676 kati96329

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    It is possible that tylenol and Aleve may have an affect on your liver enzymes, ALT and AST.

    Thts good you have lost weight and it will help your liver. 

    Try to get off tylenol and Aleve will help the liver. 

  • sandra02135
    sandra02135 kati96329

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    I certainly understand your concern getting your test results without seeing the doctor yet.  The ALT and AST are really compounds related to the liver and I believe other systems as well.  ALP is usually ductal and sometimes bone.  There is an ALT/AST ratio that points to alcholol though I don't know which one is higher than the other off hand.  The doctor would look at the other tests involed if you had a comprehensive blood panel which usually includes the LFT's.  That would show if anything is truly affecting your liver's ability to function. Did he ordered GGT?  That is very specific but very sensitive and could be affected by pain medicince such as what you've had to take.  Your numbers are not that high and if your other blood work is normal, I would not yet panic and see what your doctor has to say or if he even orders additional tests versus watching the #'s for a time.

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