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What Does My Lab Test Report Indicate?

My lab results show AST of 73 and ALT of 54 and have been asked to come back for test with no exercise and alcohol the night before. I eat a fairly low carb diet. I eat Cheese every day and chicken or fish about 4 times a week. I drink a couple of cups of wine about 4 nights a week. How can I reduce the numbers (1) naturally and (2) supplements or meds?
Thu, 26 Nov 2015
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Hello

Raised ALT and AST may indicate liver injury.
It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,altered lipid profile,medicines,auto immune causes etc.
It may be due to alcohol intake in your case.

You may need clinical evaluation and investigations like routine hemogram,complete liver function test,random blood sugar,lipid profile,viral markers,ultrasound of abdomen.
I suggest tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg tablet twice daily for three months.It helps in regeneration of liver cells.

You should take low fat diet and take lot of fibers in the form of salad,vegetables etc.
Go for brisk walk regularly.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Does My Lab Test Report Indicate?

Hello Raised ALT and AST may indicate liver injury. It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,altered lipid profile,medicines,auto immune causes etc. It may be due to alcohol intake in your case. You may need clinical evaluation and investigations like routine hemogram,complete liver function test,random blood sugar,lipid profile,viral markers,ultrasound of abdomen. I suggest tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg tablet twice daily for three months.It helps in regeneration of liver cells. You should take low fat diet and take lot of fibers in the form of salad,vegetables etc. Go for brisk walk regularly. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan