Is Raised ALT Level A Cause For Concern While Taking A Statin For High Cholesterol?

Posted on Wed, 28 Feb 2018

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Question : I have an ast of 34 and alt of 83. Should I be worried. doctor put me on a statin for high cholesterol and will re - test my liver in three weeks.

Answered by Dr. Varinder (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
AST normal, ALT raised.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

AST is within normal range. However, ALT has risen from 52 to 83. It needs to be evaluated. Statin is prescribed if your lipid is also raised.

I suggest the following:
If you are an alcoholic, avoid alcohol. Avoid fast fried fatty foods. Avoid herbal products. Restrict dairy products. Maintain a healthy body weight. Maintain blood sugar level within normal range.

You should also undergo Serum Amylase, Serum Lipase and ultrasound abdomen after 3 weeks along with ALT and AST.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
General & Family Physician

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