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What To For Liver Damage Caused By Alcohol?

I have been a heavy drinker my entire life. 12-16 units daily when younger, now the same but I take 2 days off per week. I check levels 2-3 times per year and ALT AST have been normal for the last 5 years but now they spiked to 70 and 120 and this was after not drinking any alcohol for 2 weeks. I noticed after ceasing alcohol in anticipation of my test that my liver felt swollen and continues to feel that way. I am sure alcohol is / has contributed to the problem but want to know it there is any other condition that I should be worried about. I already plan to cut way back on alcohol consumption.
Mon, 13 Apr 2015
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Hello

Increased ALT may indicate liver injury.It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,autoimmune causes etc.
It is most likely related to alcohol intake in your case.

You may need few more investigations like routine hemogram,complete liver function test,viral markers,ultrasound of abdomen.
I suggest tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months to my patients.It helps in regeneration of liver cells.

You should try to avoid alcohol completely.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What To For Liver Damage Caused By Alcohol?

Hello Increased ALT may indicate liver injury.It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,autoimmune causes etc. It is most likely related to alcohol intake in your case. You may need few more investigations like routine hemogram,complete liver function test,viral markers,ultrasound of abdomen. I suggest tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months to my patients.It helps in regeneration of liver cells. You should try to avoid alcohol completely. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan