ALT

[Yasmin77]

Hi all, I am new here.

Received my blood results today and my ALT is 70. I don't drink at all. I do have polycystic ovaries and underactive thyroid. Can anyone advice as my doctor didn't even mention it. I just requested copy of my result because I wanted to see my sugar, testestrone, etc.

[Geffy22]

Yasmin77 you probably know alt should be less than 45, but its not poss for anyone here to give medical advice. BLT website and this one liverdoctor.com/liver/liver... are the ones i used to find out as much as poss about liver damage/health.

I would recommend making an appointment with the doc again and ask them. good luck x

[Michiganpbc in reply to Geffy22]

Ask to have your liver labs and AMA blood test checked to start then get to a liver doctor this is from personal experience my lab was elevated and not one doctor looked into it years later stage 2 PBC be your own advocate treatment is better sooner than later with liver disease let us know how you are doing.

[dianekjs]

Many medications can be liver toxic and cause elevations in liver enzymes, with acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and aspirin being common culprits. Cholesterol and body mass may also be relevant, with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease a possible cause to be investigated further. How were AST and ALP? While waiting for answers, take the opportunity to focus on really good nutrition and a clean diet if you're not already doing so. Sugar and processed foods are potentially nearly as damaging as alcohol for many people. There is also the possibility that your ALT was an aberration that will revert to normal, and as such should be rechecked in a week or so. I would discuss your concerns with your doctor and consider requesting a referral to a specialist for further evaluation. Best of luck and let us know how things are going.

[Yasmin77 in reply to dianekjs]

Thank you for that.. my ALP is 69 can't see anything for AST

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Hi Yasmin77,

It would be advisable to speak to your doctor about interpreting your blood test results.

Differences in normal range for different laboratories can make it difficult to compare or comment on individual test results specifically. This is due to the different brand of tests that are used and how these are interpreted. There are, however, international normal ranges that all doctors, nurses and health care professionals use as an appropriate guide. You can discuss your specific results with your doctor.

Very best wishes,

Rebecca