High Liver enzymes

[Burynai]

Hi, I just had a blood test done about a week ago. I went into the doctor today. He said my AST was (160) and ALT was (140). I believe it was AST that was higher anyway. I drink maybe once a week. He told me to not drink any alcohol for 3 weeks and get retested. If levels go down, everything should be ok. I was just wondering, could these high levels indicate severe damage to the liver? I'm going to be worried sick for the next 3 weeks.

Thanks!

[cayen007]

hello! I need advise my husband had been diagnose with hepatitis his sgpt ALT result is 119 U/L - normal range is 0-38 he is now taking entecavir (barraclude) can it lower his sgpt?

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
I understand your concern regarding this and increased liver enzymes do not necessarily suggest damage to the liver. There are many causes of elevated  liver enzymes such as inflammation, infection, as well as certain medicines.  A repeat test may indeed be done to confirm the result and depending on the result, additional diagnostic tests may be done. Take care and do keep us posted.