Is Drop In AST And ALT Levels Good For Liver?

Posted on Wed, 12 Nov 2014

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Question : Hello, my Ast/at dropped from 102/85 to 68/65 in 6 months...and bilirubin is 0.5 and total protein is in the normal range. I had cut down drinking quite a bit. Is this decrease because of that and also is the decrease in AST/AL t levels a good sign for the liver? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes, It is a good sign for the liver..

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you asking HCM.

First of all I am glad to know that your liver panel is improved near normal range after you have stopped drinking.
Yes, the decrease of (AST ,ALT) is a good sign for the liver.
High level of AST and ALT indicate liver damage.

Wishing you all the best

Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)

Thank you Doctor. My ALP though has gone up to 125 from 102 in the same period. Should I be concerned? Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (30 hours later)

Brief Answer:
COntinue wth your healthy lifestyle

Detailed Answer:
Hi, back

With regards to your ALP levels they are both within normal range( 44-140).

Don't worry and continue with healthy lifestyle.

Wishing you all the best.

Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju