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Are Elevating ALT, AST, Bilirubin And Potassium Levels Serious?

Hello, my name is Andrea and I am on multiple pain medications and have been on Arava for psoriatic arthritis for about 4 weeks, before having to be taken off the medication because of adverse side effects about 3 weeks ago. I had some blood tests done and my ALT level is 60, AST level is 38, Bilirubin is 0.6, Alkaline Phos is 98, and Potassium is 4.5. I am concerned because all of these numbers have been slowly creeping up over the last 6months. Should I be concerned?
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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Hi, dear
Ihave gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your ast and alt level is almost normal. Your bilirubin and potassium level is also normal. Slight increase in liver enzyme levels are due to medications. You should keep close watch on that. If it increase further then ypu should stop the medicine causing liver damage.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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Are Elevating ALT, AST, Bilirubin And Potassium Levels Serious?

Hi, dear Ihave gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your ast and alt level is almost normal. Your bilirubin and potassium level is also normal. Slight increase in liver enzyme levels are due to medications. You should keep close watch on that. If it increase further then ypu should stop the medicine causing liver damage. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.