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

what is s.g.p.t.(alt) and s.g.o.t.(ast)? is it detrimental if they are too high?

Accepted Answer

Liver enzymes: ALT and AST are liver enzymes that are released into blood when liver cells are injured. High levels are bad as these represent liver disease.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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.

Question 7

what is the significance of a high ast level?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Ast (aspartate aminotransferase) is an enzyme made by liver & muscle which when damaged can leak AST into the bloodstream more than normally. In addition to liver injury (eg from alcohol, overdoses of meds like acetaminophen, viral hepatitis, med side effects, hemochromatosis, fatty liver), AST can be high occur in thyroid disease, adrenal insufficiency, muscle disease. Sometimes no cause is found.

Question 8

how high do ast (sgot) levels before concerned?

Accepted Answer

Seek the cause: These are markers for ongoing / smoldering liver injury. If mine were over 40, i'd seek a reason. The cause  may be anything from too many drinks per day to deadly-but-very-treatable illnesses like hemochromatosis or wilson's.

Question 9

how high is ast of 47 and alt of 132? what could it indicate ?

Accepted Answer

Liver injury: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, AST is barely elevated but ALT is abnormal and suggests liver cell injury. It may be due to fatty liver or from the medications you are taking.

Question 10

what could high ast and alt mean?

Accepted Answer

High ALT/AST: These are liver enzymes that are elevated in various conditions such as viral hepatitis, drug toxicity, inherited conditions, and even cancer. You should see your doctor to find out the cause. However, the most common cause may be fatty liver: http://www.Laendo.Net/english/fatty-liver-75894941.

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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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What is s.g.p.t.(alt) and s.g.o.t.(ast)? is it detrimental if they are too high?

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What does high ast of 129 mean?

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What can cause a high ast level?

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My ast test is 101 is that to high?

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What is the significance of a high ast level?

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How high do ast (sgot) levels before concerned?

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How high is ast of 47 and alt of 132? what could it indicate ?

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