How many times do you get scanned?

[mtk0925]

I got a scan in January 2020 I have on and off high liver enzymes had them for years they usually stay in the 50 range for alt and ast stays in the 40s the highest they have gone is 77 for both I’m wondering if I should get another one or at least see if my dr will order one

[Jay986]

What kind of scan did you get? There are many things that can cause a slight elevation

[mtk0925 in reply to Jay986]

Ultrasound or ct scan I usually just go with the ultrasound

[Jay986 in reply to mtk0925]

I see that you have had this issue for a few years, scans are another measure that will show a bigger picture beyond bloods, may be a good next step. There are conditions where blood may have too high of an iron content (easily measurable with specific blood tests) that might cause mild elevation of enzymes if other risk factors are ruled out

[mtk0925 in reply to Jay986]

Thank you my last scan was the end of December 2019 the scan was clear. I then got pregnant right after. The whole pregnancy my liver enzymes stayed at 18 and 17 and I wasn’t on any meds. My dr seems to think it’s my Xanax that is causing it or the Prozac but it’s difficult to tell. I’m not over weight or anything but my cholesterol is high.