A 47-year-old member asked:
What could cause a sudden increase in alt level?
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
One party: Just getting drunk is sufficient. So is a day on ibuprofen or some other med if you're sensitive to it. If it's way-high, it needs to be evaluated. There are dozens of causes.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
What could have caused this sudden increase in ALT level?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Need more info: What were the results of other lab tests? Do you have any symptoms? Do you drink? If you drink stop for three months and repeat the test. Please note that all lab results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and your doctor is in the best position to do that.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Can you tell me what can be the cause of this sudden increase in ALT level?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Need more info: What is the alt level? What do other liver function tests show? Do you drink? Alcohol intake is a common cause of elevated alt. See this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/elevated-liver-enzymes/my00508.
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