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In blood tests, is alt level supposed to be lower than ast? my ast level is 15 while my alt is 9. i used to binge drink alot but i quit alcohol completely. are my levels healthy?
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No, not always is ALT lower than AST in healthy people. Your numbers are in normal ranges so you are fine. The results also vary a lot with repeat testing.
Answered 12/7/2021
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Yes. The issue you mention applies to elevated enzyme levels. Both you enzymes are well within normal limits and the rato is not a concern. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. Get HPV, Flu and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!
Answered 12/4/2021
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I recently got a blood test done at an ER visit for acid reflux pain. I was high for AST and ALT levels. My ALT was 219 unit/L and AST 303 unit/L. I've never drank alcohol and am 5'2 and ~110 pounds. Should I bring this up with a gastroenterologist?
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Would repeat liver function blood tests AST/ALT every year rule out liver disease? I've heard blood can be normal in liver disease. After my 2 pregnancies, I lessened my alcohol to 4-6 drinks per week. But prior to kids I drank heavily for ~9 years?
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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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