What Do The Following Lab Test Results Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 11 Oct 2016

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Question : What are the implications of AST 44 U/L and ALT 82U/L lab analysis results?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs evaluation

Detailed Answer:
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Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.

Yes your liver enzymes are raised which requires evaluation of the cause. Most common causes of such liver derangement's are Alcohol, Viral hepatitis, Non alcoholic fatty liver disease.

If you consume alcohol, then it could be a cause.

If you don't consume alcohol, you need further evaluation.

I would advise you to get following investigations done:

1. HBsAg for Hepatitis B.
2. Anti HCV Antibody for Hepatitis C.
3. Ultrasound Abdomen.

A lot many times, the liver dysfunction is due to Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).
So, if you have any evidence of fatty liver in Ultrasound and your other tests are negative, this rise is liver enzyme would be attributed to NAFLD. For this you need to reduce your weight, reduce fat in diet

This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

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