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Does Alcohol Intake Cause The Rise In ALT Levels?
I am a 26 year old male who had my ALT drawn 4 days after binge drinking. I hardly ever drink, but the week prior to my test had friends visiting and was drinkin 2 beers a day and 4 days prior to my test I had 5 beers in one night. ALT was 101. I then had my test repeated 4 days later, and my ALT was 43. The rest of my enzymes were normal. Hep A,B,C negative. Suffered a needle stick 6 months ago in the OR, and have been following up for HIV tests and Hep C tests including antibody test and PCR. All negative. Could one binge 4 days prior to my test cause an ALT of 101?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Thank you for posting your query.
increase in the level of liver enzymes reflect an INJURY to the Liver. medically, the condition is know as "Hepatitis".
As all viral serology tests are negative, its most likely due to alcohol.
- abstinence from "Alcohol and drugs"
- LOW or fat free diet should be followed
- Moreover, less activity should be carried out (no sports).
- use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day
-recheck liver enzymes and Lipid profile after 4 weeks.
wish you good health.
further queries are welcomed.
Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .
wish you good health.
regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
increase in the level of liver enzymes reflect an INJURY to the Liver. medically, the condition is know as "Hepatitis".
As all viral serology tests are negative, its most likely due to alcohol.
- abstinence from "Alcohol and drugs"
- LOW or fat free diet should be followed
- Moreover, less activity should be carried out (no sports).
- use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day
-recheck liver enzymes and Lipid profile after 4 weeks.
wish you good health.
further queries are welcomed.
Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .
wish you good health.
regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
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