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My Ast Is 23 And My Alt Is 17. The Ratio Is 1.35. What Does This Mean?

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Question : My ast is 23 and my alt is 17. The ratio is 1.35. What does this mean?
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Can be alcoholic liver disease.

Detailed Answer:
Hi thank you for choosing " Ask a Doctor" service for your query,
Normal AST/ALT ratio should be less then 1 however in 95% cases where ALT/AST is more then 1 chances of it being alcoholic liver disease(Fatty liver) is high.
Are you alcoholic?
Please reply.
Regards.
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My Ast Is 23 And My Alt Is 17. The Ratio Is 1.35. What Does This Mean?

Brief Answer: Can be alcoholic liver disease. Detailed Answer: Hi thank you for choosing " Ask a Doctor" service for your query, Normal AST/ALT ratio should be less then 1 however in 95% cases where ALT/AST is more then 1 chances of it being alcoholic liver disease(Fatty liver) is high. Are you alcoholic? Please reply. Regards.