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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
elevated alts
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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elevated alts
by gofigerr, Sep 14, 2006 12:00AM
Hi- I recently stopped birth control pills and had a rapid weight loss of about 6 lbs in a little over a week, mostly water, I had some blood work done and all was normal except my alt was 54.
its been another month and i had a viral infection which i took a course of ktek for, i also have been having constant muscle twitching throughout my body, especially in my legs. I had more tests done and this time my alt came back at 74.
Is there a concern with the alt going up (previous tests during a physical was only 12)
is it possibly a coincidence maybe rapid weight loss the fist time and now the k-tech this time.
And does the muscle twitching throw a twist into it as far as it being maybe something more serious, or is this possibly just a viral symptom?
thank you
Gina
its been another month and i had a viral infection which i took a course of ktek for, i also have been having constant muscle twitching throughout my body, especially in my legs. I had more tests done and this time my alt came back at 74.
Is there a concern with the alt going up (previous tests during a physical was only 12)
is it possibly a coincidence maybe rapid weight loss the fist time and now the k-tech this time.
And does the muscle twitching throw a twist into it as far as it being maybe something more serious, or is this possibly just a viral symptom?
thank you
Gina
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Sep 15, 2006 12:00AM
, Sep 15, 2006 12:00AM
Ketek has been known to elevated liver enzymes. Repeating the enzymes off the medication should be done.
Abstaining from alcohol and other enzyme-raising medications can be considered as well.
I would also consider an ultrasound as well as blood tests looking for hepatitis.
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_
Abstaining from alcohol and other enzyme-raising medications can be considered as well.
I would also consider an ultrasound as well as blood tests looking for hepatitis.
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_
