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My alt is 17 and my ast is 8. should i be concerned about the alt/ast ratio? i have been on ra meds most of my life and i do still drink wine occasionally?

Q: my alt is 17 and my ast is 8. should i be concerned about the alt/ast ratio? i have been on ra meds most of my life and i do still drink wine occasionally?

: This can be normal or the result of terrible last-stage liver disease. I have seen Hepatitis C with normal AST and ALT. More details are needed.

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This can be normal or the result of terrible last-stage liver disease. I have seen Hepatitis C with normal AST and ALT. More details are needed.

Answered 4/7/2021

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A member asked:

My alt is 17 and my ast is 8. should i be concerned about the alt/ast ratio? i have been on ra meds most of my life and i do still drink wine occasionally?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

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I did a blood test n had: ESR 52, MCV 95.2 MCH 32.9, neutrophils seg 75, lymphocytes 20, sgot 66 &sgpt 55 should I be worried?Ps:i have ra!

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My liver test came back with my alt at 6, and ast 54. The ratio came back very high. I dont drink, perfect weight, take no meds, and feel great. Should I be concerned?

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AST is 54. I dont take meds or drink alcohol. How do I lower it? ALT, ALP and all other labs normal. Concerned for cancer(liver, pancreas, ovary) or cirrhosis or nonalcoholic fatty liver?

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If my AST level is 52 and ALT level is 67, should I still drink alcohol? I don't drink that often maybe once to three times a month.

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