What Do The Following ALT And AST Levels Suggest?

Posted on Tue, 25 Aug 2015

Question: My age is 27 with AST level of 86 & ALT level of 117, my BMI is 33, doctor suggest me this no need to worry about, you need to bring down the weight,Also ask me to do life style changes.

So is it normal?

Please answer.
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please share unit as well

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Can you please share the units of labs as well. It will help me to guide you properly. Secondly, yes your BMI is high and you need to work on that. Reducing weight is a gradual process. An important thing is to remain consistent.

Body requires certain amount of calories per day. Now to reduce weight our calories intake should be less than the required for that specific age. In this way body will burn the already deposited fat. To reduce weight you will be required to do following two things
1. Manage diet
2. Increase physical activity

1. Diet:
> It plays a very important role. Do not skip breakfast in any case. Take lighter lunch & dinner. While skipping a meal will reduce your calorie intake for that hour, it will leave you much hungrier later on. Irregular eating habits disrupt body's metabolism, which makes it harder to lose weight.
> Eat fresh fruits & vegetables.
> Swap whole milk for semi-skimmed, or semi-skimmed for skimmed milk.

>> You will be required to reduce fatty meal to minimum. Avoid following foods as much as possible:
- Sugar
- Drinks
- Cheese
- Junk food
- biscuits/chips
- Margarine/butter and full-fat mayonnaise.

2. Physical activity:
Its also important to burn the existing fat. There are a number of sports activities which you can opt. Best for you would be brisk walk for 30-45 mins daily. Always use the stairs instead of the lift, or get off the bus a stop before the usual one and walk the rest of the way.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (40 minutes later)

Thanks for your immediate reply,

So proper diet & walking will bring down my AST & ALT levels as well?

Please reply

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Doctor prescribed me Essential Forte 300mg tablets twice daily, should i consume this or not?

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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes as soon as infection subsides

Detailed Answer:
Hello

You are most welcome. I'll be available 24/7 for your assistance.

In case there is viral infection then levels will itself get back to normal after the virus cycles gets completed. It usually takes 10-14 days on avg. Essential Forte improves the detoxification function of the liver, restores the cellular structure of the liver and retards the producing of conjunctive tissue. So if your dr has prescribed then surely you can take.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (13 minutes later)

Thanks a lot,

so i should not worry about my elevated level, will follwo proper diet, and reduce the wait will bring it down?

Right?I read so many things & got too nervous about it

Please reply

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Yes in most cases it does so. I would suggest you NOT to worry because stress/anxiety almost always aggravates the problem. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (9 minutes later)

Thanks a lot sir,

Should i do any further check up, or wait for the wait to reduce & the go for the blood check once again?

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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wait, observe and go with diet

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I would at this moment suggest you to wait, observe and go with the diet plan first. Hopefully no further management would be required.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (5 minutes later)

Thanks a lot for such a convincing answers, i am very thankful to you.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hello

You are most welcome. I'm available 24/7 for if you ever need any guidance. Don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Feel free to contact me directly on HCM by visiting http://goo.gl/fxj9bG
Wishing you a very good health !!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar