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I recently had blood work done. it showed that my sodium, potassium, chloride, alt, & ast were all high. what does this mean & what could it be?
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Unknown: Discuss with your doctor. There are many possibilities. Doctors treat patients not lab tests!
Answered 2/10/2013
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Could be many things: Speak to doctor who sent you for tests and knows you.
Answered 2/10/2013
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