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My latest liver enzyme tests showed i have alt 11 and ast 20. i have read that a 2:1 ratio of ast to alt is indicative of liver disease and my numbers are pretty close to that. can you tell me your thoughts on this? i am a 29 year old female who does drin

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Alcohol>BreastCancer: An ALT of 11 and AST of 20 is normal. The ratio pertains to alcoholic liver disease with abnormally elevated levels and is not an indicator of liver disease by itself. A far more sensitive test is Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase(GGT). **There is an increased risk of breast cancer in women who drink, even lightly. The risk goes up 30% for each ounce of liquor, each 8oz beer or 5oz wine.

Answered 4/23/2016

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