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What Do My Liver Enzyme Levels Indicate?

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Question : My liver enzymes were ast 51 and alt 54. If I stop drinking how long will they gat back to normal range?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Within 4-6weeks!

Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about these elevated liver enzymes. Alcohol is a common cause and this generally returns to normal within 6weeks after alcohol cessation. I will encourage you to stop from taking alcohol and follow up with a repeat exam in 2months. This should show a significant improvement if for real alcohol is the sole cause of these symptoms.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services. Keep me posted as you navigate through this.
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What Do My Liver Enzyme Levels Indicate?

Brief Answer: Within 4-6weeks! Detailed Answer: HI and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about these elevated liver enzymes. Alcohol is a common cause and this generally returns to normal within 6weeks after alcohol cessation. I will encourage you to stop from taking alcohol and follow up with a repeat exam in 2months. This should show a significant improvement if for real alcohol is the sole cause of these symptoms. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services. Keep me posted as you navigate through this.