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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Help please
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Help please
by ww1960, Jan 21, 2006 12:00AM
Hi...
New here and would appreciate help. I've been sick over the past 3 weeks (I have Vertigo) and have not been eating much. Been drinking a lot from sheer depression. Last night I had to go the ER because I was so dehydrated and malnourished. Dumb, I know...
In January I had my bloods done and my AST and ALT were both around 35....last night they came in at 657 and 552 respectively!!!! I can't even imagine that...
Does anyone know if my being sick and kinda binging could spike them that radically that fast?
And will they recede? I've quit the binge, I'm terrified...
Thanks for any help here, I'm having trouble finding much about spikes in these numbers...
New here and would appreciate help. I've been sick over the past 3 weeks (I have Vertigo) and have not been eating much. Been drinking a lot from sheer depression. Last night I had to go the ER because I was so dehydrated and malnourished. Dumb, I know...
In January I had my bloods done and my AST and ALT were both around 35....last night they came in at 657 and 552 respectively!!!! I can't even imagine that...
Does anyone know if my being sick and kinda binging could spike them that radically that fast?
And will they recede? I've quit the binge, I'm terrified...
Thanks for any help here, I'm having trouble finding much about spikes in these numbers...
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jan 23, 2006 12:00AM
, Jan 23, 2006 12:00AM
Those certainly are concerning numbers. Possible causes (amongst others) can include liver toxicity - with medications and alcohol, congestive heart failure, hepatitis, or gallbadder disease
At this time, I would consider blood tests looking for hepatitis, as well as a liver ultrasound.
Serial measurements should be done to ensure the values aren't rising. If they are, a liver biopsy can be considered.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
At this time, I would consider blood tests looking for hepatitis, as well as a liver ultrasound.
Serial measurements should be done to ensure the values aren't rising. If they are, a liver biopsy can be considered.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
I hope this is just an abberation due to the incident. Needless to say the binge is over.
Thanks Again