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Alt slightly deranged over 3 months (74). ultrasound shows excess fat on liver. i do drink at weekends and i am over weight. reverse possible ?

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Sure.: Lose some weight and curb your intake of alcohol a bit and this could be reversible in time.

Dr Lages agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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Liver enzyme (alt only) abnormal at 68. Was normal previous two yrs. Hep. Panel negative, ultrasound normal. Should i worry? Moderate drinker (<14/wk)

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Good Morning, my ALT level on my recent blood work shows a result of 48U/L, should I be concern? what would be the cause of this high result? Should I do further test besides Ultrasound on my Liver? Ultrasound results indicate I have fatty liver. Not sure

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Alt 68 on physical, all other labs good liver panel good non drinker, on BP meds, lost 7 lbs ALT know 61. Does this still warrant a ultrasound?

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