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Does Kidney Disease Cause Elevated AST Levels?

I am 175 pounds; 5 8 . aST level is 65; ALT level 28. Test for hepatitis came negative; ultrasound did not show any upnormalities; the doctor wants to proceed with biopsy. I have kidney polysistic des ease. Could the kidney des ease cause the elevated aST levels. Thank you
posted on Tue, 7 Apr 2015
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Hello and welcome.

Yes, polycystic kidneys can indeed cause an elevation in your renal function parameters. I would also recommend a biopsy at this stage and urgent initiation of therapy soon after the results are seen.

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Does Kidney Disease Cause Elevated AST Levels?

Hello and welcome. Yes, polycystic kidneys can indeed cause an elevation in your renal function parameters. I would also recommend a biopsy at this stage and urgent initiation of therapy soon after the results are seen. Best wishes.