Question 1

will high triglysaride cause high alt ?

Accepted Answer

ALT?: Usually know.  However very high triglycerides can lead to pancreatitis which can have abnormal liver function tests.  Additionally, patients with fatty liver can have abnormal lft and some with high tgs.

Question 2

what does it mean to have high alt score?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Alt is an enzyme produced by the liver. When it is elevated it signifies liver inflammation which can come from multiple causes, the aasld-american association of the study of liver disease considers a normal alt to 19 or less in a woman and 30 or less in a male. Alt numbers higher than this again means there is liver inflammation.

Question 3

what is the risk of having high alt (sgpt)? is 45 okay?

Accepted Answer

Not okay: It's a warning. It may be nothing more than your liver asking for you to go get more exercise. You may be sensitive to ibuprofen and took some.  It may be a warning of smoldering hepatitis, autoimmune disease, Wilson's, hemochromatosis, or medication allergy that's waiting to kill you if untreated. Your physician knows the workup. Best wishes.

Question 4

can high alt cause pulse to be high?  my alt is at 204

Accepted Answer

No.: That is only a mild elevation of ALT.  It is not directly related to an elevation of pulse, BUT the disease that is causing the elevation of ALT may cause your pulse to be high.  The goal here is to discover what is producing elevation of the ALT.  The list of things that could do this is very long... Keep seeing your doc until this is nailed down.

Question 5

high alt in the liver.

Accepted Answer

Liver is in trouble: The alt enzyme is one of the main liver enzymes used to monitor liver health. A high level  is most likely 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 6

best pain reliever if high alt number?

Accepted Answer

Limited options: The answer to your question depends on what kind of pain you have.  Medicines like ibuprofen and tylenol (acetaminophen) are limited if the liver function is impaired.  Be careful not to use too much of them, and stay under close medical supervision.

A medicine like gabapentin may help some kinds of pain.  It is metabolized by the kidneys, not the liver.  It is not good for  joint pain however.

Question 7

high white count low bilirubin low cpk high alt?

Accepted Answer

It depends: There are dozens of reasons for any one blood test to be above or below the normal value. Blood test need to be interpreted in light of the patients symptoms and physical examination findings. If unsure why a blood test falls outside of the normal range ask your doctor.

Question 8

is there anything that can cause low triglycerides yet high alt?

Accepted Answer

Medications?: These 2 tests are not directly related. Tg is a cholesterol test, and is related to intake of starch and sugars (carbs). Alt is a liver function test.  It is possible, however, that a medication you may be taking to lower your cholesterol could be raising your alt.

Question 9

i have very high alt elevation, can ambien (zolpidem) be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Only one case of: Ambien (zolpidem) related liver damage has been reported.

Question 10

is it truly easier to take a full, deep breath of "fresh air" at high alt. compared to sea level?

Accepted Answer

NO.: You will be able to take a deep breath about the same volume (vital capacity) at sea level or at high altitudes.  However the oxygen content is lower at high altitudes, so you will actually be inhaling a lower o2 percentage.  It may feel better, because it is cool and your looking at a beautiful, awe inspiring scene.

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High alt in the liver.

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Best pain reliever if high alt number?

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High white count low bilirubin low cpk high alt?

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Is there anything that can cause low triglycerides yet high alt?

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I have very high alt elevation, can ambien (zolpidem) be the cause?

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Is it truly easier to take a full, deep breath of "fresh air" at high alt. compared to sea level?

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