Question 1

child's ast elevated twice (43 and 58). abdominal u/s, other labs and x-ray normal. what is best way to investigate reason further? what other tests?

Accepted Answer

Liver function tests: Those are very very mild elevations and can even be caused by a transient viral infecton. What were the original symptoms? Perhaps a wait an see approach and repet the bloods in a month.

Question 2

child has elevated ast liver enzyme (1st test 58, 2nd test 43). dr says no worry. also has complex kidney cyst. is it a sign of cancer spread 2 liver?

Accepted Answer

Probably Not: AST/ALT can be elevated from several causes, including tissue and muscle injury. Moreover, the precise levels of these liver enzyme tests do not correlate well with the extent of liver problems or the prognosis. Trend in such values over a period of time would be helpful, along with interpretation by a m=physician experienced in such ailments.

Question 3

ast 58 alt91?

Accepted Answer

Liver inflammation: It sounds like these liver function enzyme tests are both high and abnormal.  Your liver is under some strain and finding the cause is very important so that whatever is causing this is stopped and your liver is allowed to heal.

The two most common issues are too many medications, especially tylenol (acetaminophen) or too much alcohol.

Question 4

what does low ast mean?

Accepted Answer

Low liver enzyme: Ast is one of the liver function tests, and a low level is non-specific and not as problematic as a high level.  Have your dr. Follow up with you as they see fit depending on your total "health picture.".

Question 5

ast level 32, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking!: #2 is probably borderline high for a man but clearly high for a woman.

Question 6

what does high ast of 129 mean?

Accepted Answer

Liver is in trouble: The ast enzyme is one of the main liver enzymes used to monitor liver health. A level of 129 is most likely four times the normal and represents a very stressed liver that may be in trouble. The source of the damage that is occurring in this liver needs to be identified soon so that resolving the problem can be undertaken.

Question 7

what does ast levels of 52 mean?

Accepted Answer

Inflamed Liver: Elevated AST is usually a sign that the liver has become inflamed. Several things can cause this including infection by viruses, alcohol, stones in the gallbladder, fatty diets, genetic problems with metabolism or other more rare conditions. A primary care doctor can usually do a history and physical to determine likely causes and necessary testing. Avoid alcohol.

Question 8

what can cause a  high ast level?

Accepted Answer

Usually liver injury: Ast is an intracellular enzyme in many cells, e.g., liver cells, red cells, heart muscle etc.  Injury to any of these cells causes elevation of blood levels of ast.  Liver injury causes the highest elevations.

Question 9

ast test what do low numbers mean?

Accepted Answer

Low is good: Ast is a test measuring an enzyme mostly found in liver cells.  When there is inflammation or injury in these liver cells, the enzyme is "leaked" into the blood and the levels become elevated.  Low numbers mean no liver injury.

Question 10

my ast test is 101 is that to high?

Accepted Answer

Higher than normal: Alcohol intake is the usual cause for elevated ast, if you drink, stop entirely and re do the test in 3 months. High ast can also be due to damage to muscles, heart and red cells. You need to discuss this with your doctor who has more information about you  as all lab results need to be interpreted in the clinical context.

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Child's ast elevated twice (43 and 58). abdominal u/s, other labs and x-ray normal. what is best way to investigate reason further? what other tests?

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Child has elevated ast liver enzyme (1st test 58, 2nd test 43). dr says no worry. also has complex kidney cyst. is it a sign of cancer spread 2 liver?

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