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What Does The ALT Level Of 51 Indicate?
Question: My liver ALT enzymes is 51. Does this point to something serious like liver failure? My scans have came back normal. Ultrasound, mri. And last year and CT.
I don't drink alcohol.
I don't drink alcohol.
Brief Answer:
Not concerning
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Read the query and checked the reports.
You do not have to fear about the ALT level. When other enzymes are normal and esp AST is lower and normal, it is not huge concern.
It is just above normal and unless the values shoot over 100mg/dl it is not concerning.
Continue to abstain from alcohol. Especially with scans, MRI and Ultrasound normal you should not be concerned.
Not concerning
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Read the query and checked the reports.
You do not have to fear about the ALT level. When other enzymes are normal and esp AST is lower and normal, it is not huge concern.
It is just above normal and unless the values shoot over 100mg/dl it is not concerning.
Continue to abstain from alcohol. Especially with scans, MRI and Ultrasound normal you should not be concerned.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
I have been have some itching. Just really worried.
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My AST is 21.
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My AST is 21.
Brief Answer:
Itching could be other reason
Detailed Answer:
hi,
Itching is not related to the lab values shared. Moreover the itching is related to higher bilirubin not the ALT.
The AST is just fine.
We will hve to track the reason for itching. Can you detail me about it? When did it start? How did it? What is your occupation? Is it firsst time you have it? any photos you can upload where does it itch?
Itching could be other reason
Detailed Answer:
hi,
Itching is not related to the lab values shared. Moreover the itching is related to higher bilirubin not the ALT.
The AST is just fine.
We will hve to track the reason for itching. Can you detail me about it? When did it start? How did it? What is your occupation? Is it firsst time you have it? any photos you can upload where does it itch?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Oh, I see. Off and on itching. Last night, my back, sometimes my hands or feet. I work in a office. Not the first time, I have had the itching.
I just really wanted to know if having a elevated ALT of 51 meant something serious such as liver failure, etc. I just had an ultrasound and MRI which came back normal a month ago.
I just really wanted to know if having a elevated ALT of 51 meant something serious such as liver failure, etc. I just had an ultrasound and MRI which came back normal a month ago.
Brief Answer:
Absolutely non concerning
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for being late.
I just wanted to assure you that the ALT is not concerning at 51. I see people over 100 and still does not mean to have liver failure.
you should schedule an appointment with dermatologist for occasional itching. External causes like pollen, detergents, dry skin should itch.
Do apply ALOEVERA plus calamine when it itches most times it takes care of without proper reasons.
Absolutely non concerning
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for being late.
I just wanted to assure you that the ALT is not concerning at 51. I see people over 100 and still does not mean to have liver failure.
you should schedule an appointment with dermatologist for occasional itching. External causes like pollen, detergents, dry skin should itch.
Do apply ALOEVERA plus calamine when it itches most times it takes care of without proper reasons.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli
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