I have elevated liver enzymes (AST / ALT)? bad?

[tranceaddict]

i got my blood results today and found elevated AST and ALT results..

does anyone know what these enzymes do and if this is bad?

i am trying to do my research on google

Aspartate transaminase (AST) also called Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT) or aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT) is similar to ALT in that it is another enzyme associated with liver parenchymal cells. It is raised in acute liver damage, but is also present in red cells, and cardiac and skeletal muscle and is therefore not specific to the liver. The ratio of AST to ALT is sometimes useful in differentiating between causes of liver damage.

Alanine transaminase (ALT), also called Serum Glutamic Pyruvate Transaminase (SGPT) or Alanine aminotransferase (ALAT) is an enzyme present in hepatocytes (liver cells). When a cell is damaged, it leaks this enzyme into the blood, where it is measured. ALT rises dramatically in acute liver damage, such as viral hepatitis or paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose. Elevations are often measured in multiples of the upper limit of normal (ULN).

[MAXMUSCLE86]

Ask your doctor

[vazquez]

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[tranceaddict]

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cheers..

had a look on google,,, could be related to fatty liver??

[tranceaddict]

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050315/1105.html

Common Agents That Can Cause Liver Transaminase Elevations

Medications


Herbal supplements/vitamins

Acetaminophen


Chaparral leaf

Amiodarone (Cordarone)


Ephedra

Amoxicillin- clavulanic acid


Gentian

Carbamazepine (Tegretol)


Germander

Fluconazole (Diflucan)


Jin bu huan

Glyburide (Micronase)


Kava

Heparin


Scutellaria (skullcap)

Isoniazid (INH)


Senna

Ketoconazole (Nizoral)


Shark cartilage

Labetalol (Normodyne)


Vitamin A

Nitrofurantoin (Furadantin)


Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs


Phenytoin (Dilantin)

Protease inhibitors

Sulfonamides

Trazodone (Desyrel)

[tranceaddict]

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[v4lu3s]

it means your liver is being stressed by something. best bet is get with your doctor.

[pogue]

From LEF:

Hepatobiliary
Abnormal levels of protein/albumin/globulin, albumin/globulin ratio, bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, lactic dehydrogenase (LDH), AST (SGOT), ALT (SGPT), iron, cholesterol, and cholesterol lipoproteins are indications of potential liver/biliary problems. These may include liver damage induced by alcohol or drug use, liver cancer, or obstruction of the bile duct, among others. Together, ALT and AST allow for differential diagnosis of disorders associated with the hepatobiliary system and the pancreas. High levels of alkaline phosphatase may also indicate abnormally high levels of vitamin D.

Gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT)
GGT is a biliary enzyme that is useful for diagnosing diseases of the liver and pancreas. It may also be used to distinguish abstinent alcoholics from alcoholics who continue to drink. Levels are commonly elevated in patients with liver inflammation (due to viral hepatitis, alcohol abuse, mononucleosis, cytomegalovirus/ CMV, myocardial infarction, diabetes mellitus, neurologic disease, trauma, and sepsis) or obstruction of the bile ducts (from pancreatic disease, gallstones, or tumors). Decreased levels of GGT may be found in hypothyroid patients or in patients with low magnesium levels or hypothalamic malfunction. GGT is a very specific indicator of liver damage or biliary obstruction, and will be the first hepatobiliary marker to indicate any increases in the blood. GGT, CEA, and alkaline phosphatase, used together, are useful markers to detect liver metastasis from the breast and colon. GGT should be tested along with AST and ALT to diagnose liver and biliary dysfunction.

How to review your blood test results
BLOOD TEST NORMAL VALUES
How to interpret your blood test results
YANA: Interpreting the Results of Your Blood Tests

Hope that helps,
pogue

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Uhockey is the type of MD I would trust my life with, but I don't think he is going to give advice over the net. Go see your doctor.