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Alt 68 on a physical, non drinker on bp meds about 40 lbs over weight all other labs good otherwise healthy, what could cause this be? cancer?
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Unlikely: A number of factors can cause an isolated elevation in ALT. Overweight, time of day, level of exercise, family history, over the counter herbal medications etc can all cause increased ALT. Levels of ALT
Answered 11/27/2014
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