Question 1

if meds caused elevated alt, is it possible that it could increase again begore finally decreasing? 1 wk after stopping 42 - 2wks 57 - 3wks 28.

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Such very low level elevation could also be seen with just about any liver insult or illness. I personally would have a hard time blaming this on anything unless there were other symptoms to suggest a specific cause.

Question 2

is an elevated alt (sgpt) level of 76 (reference range: 0-44) a cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Need more of the other transaminases to advise. However isolated or more elevated alt may indicate liver injury your doctor may check you for hepatitis and review your medications.

Question 3

astt 88 alt 188 non smoker occasional drinker 50 yo female on statins..any other cause for the elevation?  never been elevated before

Accepted Answer

Combination: It may be a combination of factors. Discuss with your pcp. He may suggest some other tests, including an ultrasound of your liver.

Question 4

my alt is 69 and they found some sludge in gallbladder but hida was 40%. why is my alt slightly elevated is it from my gallbladder? causes?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Sludge in the gb will be able to cause symptoms, but, answering just what causes an elevated liver enzyme without knowing if you have symptoms is very hard to do. Activity can influence the level as well as gallbladder disease. If you have RUQ pains or heartburn like symptoms after eating, it could be a sick gb.

Question 5

hi, i just received bloodwork tests back that showed a mildly elevated alt (46, with upper limit of normal 44). could a recent cold cause it?

Accepted Answer

Elevated ALT: A cold should not cause an elevated ALT  level. Your elevation is very mild, and I would not recommend anything for it other than  rechecking it in 2 to 3 months. If it remains elevated,  you need to see your doctor about finding why it is so. If it comes back to normal, no further testing is probably necessary. Good luck.

Question 6

had blood work done and my alt was elevated. normal range is 4-43 mine was 83. i have been working out hard lately (7days a week). could this be the cause? my ck was also 406 (normal below 160)

Accepted Answer

Liver injury and: excessive physical exercises using your muscles can cause this. Cause of liver injury could come from viruses, or from obestiy( metabolic syndrome) or from alcohol consumtion.

Question 7

what might cause elevated liver alt ast levels?

Accepted Answer

Many conditions: Including Hepatitis of all forms, drug adverse effects, liver diseases , GB diseases, CHF, ETOH and etc

Question 8

could chronic appendicitis cause mildly elevated alt enzyme levels?

Accepted Answer

Not expected: I would not expect elevations in liver enzymes from chronic appendicitis.  I would think liver insult from viruses or medications/alcohol. (tylenol (acetaminophen) (acetaminophen) by itself or tylenol (acetaminophen) + alcohol is even worse for liver).

Question 9

what kind of virus could cause your alt to suddenly elevate to 74? had nocturnal fevers for 4 nights but they dissipated.

Accepted Answer

Need more info: 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, ALT of 74 is not terribly high and you may just wish to repeat it in about three months. If you take alcohol, stop entirely for there months before the test.

Question 10

can drink coffee before blood test cause elevated alt?

Accepted Answer

No: In fact, coffee has been shown to lower ast and alt.

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What cause my ALT elevate

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If meds caused elevated alt, is it possible that it could increase again begore finally decreasing? 1 wk after stopping 42 - 2wks 57 - 3wks 28.

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Is an elevated alt (sgpt) level of 76 (reference range: 0-44) a cause for concern?

A member asked:

Astt 88 alt 188 non smoker occasional drinker 50 yo female on statins..any other cause for the elevation? never been elevated before

A member asked:

My alt is 69 and they found some sludge in gallbladder but hida was 40%. why is my alt slightly elevated is it from my gallbladder? causes?

A member asked:

Hi, i just received bloodwork tests back that showed a mildly elevated alt (46, with upper limit of normal 44). could a recent cold cause it?

A member asked:

Had blood work done and my alt was elevated. normal range is 4-43 mine was 83. i have been working out hard lately (7days a week). could this be the cause? my ck was also 406 (normal below 160)

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What might cause elevated liver alt ast levels?

A member asked:

Could chronic appendicitis cause mildly elevated alt enzyme levels?

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What kind of virus could cause your alt to suddenly elevate to 74? had nocturnal fevers for 4 nights but they dissipated.

A member asked:

Can drink coffee before blood test cause elevated alt?

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