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High AST and ALT levels- active student and I do not drink, what does this mean?

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miriam79511
miriam79511

Hi! I am a 24 year old female and I have high AST and ALT levels. My doctor is concerned and I am as well. I rarely drink and almost never get drunk. I try to work out 3-5 times a week and I keep a healthy diet. For the past month I have been getting blood tests, ultrasounds, MRIs and every other test. I was hoping maybe someone can tell me if they had a similar experience and if they have any suggestions what it could be. I am so worried cause I always try to be healthy and now I feel tired all the time and I am concerned about my health. 

Thank you in adavance!

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  • elizabeth_03284
    elizabeth_03284 miriam79511

    Posted

    I'm so sorry that you are going through this. With MRI and ultrasound, at least they have ruled out anything major. I know eating too much protein or overhydrating can raise levels along with certain protein shakes and health supplements. Where are you in the diagnostic stage? Meaning, what are they doing next?

    • miriam79511
      miriam79511 elizabeth_03284

      Posted

      My doctor said she wants to take another blood test in a month. But, I do eat a lot of protein. I'm a vegetarian and I work out a lot so I would have like 1-2 protein shakes a day and maybe a protein bar. I also drink almost 3L of water a day. I will make sure to mention all this to my doctor. I try to keep track of how much protein and water I ingest a day because it will depend on my workouts. I just never thought it could be a problem. Besides that I don't take any supplements or anything else.

      Thank you for your response though! It's given me a lot to think about and I think I will have to change my diet.

    • elizabeth_03284
      elizabeth_03284 miriam79511

      Posted

      I had very high Bilirubin , like double what it should've been, but all of my other tests were normal. I was so freaked out and my mind went to so many places. After ultrasounds a colonoscopy, endoscopy and more bloodwork it was determined to be a benign condition called Gilbert's. Keep your head up and keep us posted on your progress!

  • helen1602
    helen1602 miriam79511

    Posted

    Hi Miriam I'm really sorry to say but I don't know what the problem may be a full and in depth chat with your G.P is your best bet. Sorry I cant help

  • elizabeth_03284
    elizabeth_03284 miriam79511

    Posted

    Forgot to ask. What were your numbers? How high were they
    • elizabeth_03284
      elizabeth_03284 miriam79511

      Posted

      Those are high but not crazy high. If you flip through some of the posts on this bored there have been people with levels above 300 that ended up being a benign cause. Just be persistent in your search for answers until you are satisfied.
    • miriam79511
      miriam79511 elizabeth_03284

      Posted

      Oh my gosh that gives me some hope. I've been super worried the last month. Thank you so much for your help!

    • elizabeth_03284
      elizabeth_03284 miriam79511

      Posted

      No worries, I know what it's like to be in limbo and it is torture. Like I said, just keep on top of your doctor go to your appointments and get your answers and keep us posted

  • Chris8968
    Chris8968 miriam79511

    Posted

    It may be hemochromatosis, a hereditary disorder that causes too much iron to be absorbed and stored in your organs. My liver enzymes were high and that was the cause. Check out the haemochromatosis forum here for mor info.
  • sandra02135
    sandra02135 miriam79511

    Posted

    If you look up specificaly what those tests measure, you'll see that bone and muscle are cells are measure in them as well.  Don't freak yet, the numbers are not alarming.

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