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[borzoiharvey]

I have not had a formal diagnosis yet, been referred to the Heptology department at the local hospital, not until July ! This is due to high ALT, just had another blood test. I have not drunk any alcohol since I found out about this. Have I been a heavy drinker, well I didn't think so, but I did enjoy a drink, and I may have binged once or twice. Thank goodness it is something I can take or leave, and I am definetly leaving it .... I am finding this site very informative so thank you for your help with this. x

[MINTVCX]

How long have you been drinking? Was it like everday drinking or rather 2-3 times a week?You have to wait for your appointment.

High ALT does not always mean that you have serious issue with your liver. But better to check this of course.

[borzoiharvey in reply to MINTVCX]

thank you for your reply, I have been a social drinker, I really don't know. I wouldn't say I was a drinker as I said it is something I can take or leave. But I have used alcohol when overly stressed or depressed ..... Since the high enzyme I certainly wouldn't touch anything alcoholic, and that isn't a big issue with me. O-kay I am worried and it does seem to be a long time to July to get a definitive answer, but maybe my last blood test will give me some answers to how things are x

[MINTVCX in reply to borzoiharvey]

Ok but "definitive answer" is usually not common after one vist... but maybe you are going to be lucky.

[Kakey in reply to MINTVCX]

Isn't that the truth!

[OleMiss]

They sent you to a hepatologist over one high ALT test? Was it crazy high? Just asking because that seems off. If everything else was normal with no symptoms then that seems like a leap.

[borzoiharvey in reply to OleMiss]

no, I have a lot of other things going on, it was high enzymes in my blood that was worrying. Having read some of these notes I thought ALT referred to that ! Any info welcome x

[borzoiharvey in reply to OleMiss]

I have also had an ultrasound, and I then I was referred