Elevated ALT level.

[ali1983]

Hi,I am 41 yrs old and for the first time ever I have raised ALT levels. Nornal range 5 to 55 u/l. Mine was 88. Is this classed as high or moderate or mild? The only thing I have changed in the last 9 months, last test was then and was fine, I put myself on a high protein, low calorie diet, so I was most likely not maintaining a well balanced diet and since chanhing it to add more food groups I do have more energy so I dont think just fruits and protein was right for me for so long, I raised my steps 2 weeks prior to the test from 12000 a day to 24000 a day, so a massive leap, also started taking tumeric and ginger health shot. Do you think all these things could have elevated my ALT level? Like I say nothing else changed in last 9 months i also lowered calories a fair bit and lost some weight fairly quickly, would that also contribute?

Worried I have a rapidly spreading cancer.

Thanks xx

[RugbyMama]

ALT alone being slightly raised is not indicative of cancer. The moderators will probably edit your post as we are none of us doctors here and posting test results and asking for advice is not permitted.

There are any number of reasons one marker could be elevated - maybe you had an extra glass of wine or had the tests done after cocktails the night before. Maybe your BMI is higher than it should be. Maybe you were fighting an infection of some kind or were on some medication that changes your liver enzymes.

If your GP was worried they would run the tests again. Until then continue to do what you are doing - improve diet, exercise, live well, stay away from Dr Google. If you are genuinely worried about your liver, avoid all alcohol, but until an actual medical professional tells you there is cause for concern try to stop worrying.

[ali1983 in reply to RugbyMama]

Hi

Ahh, thank you for your reply and advice. Sorry I wasnt aware of what not to post, I was worry typing (health anxiety).

Appreciate you taking the time to respond.

Ali x