Elevated AST/ALT

[beckshaf]

I recently had blook work done as a follow up to my gastic bypass.  My levels are in the 1000s.  While researching, I came across this information:

Normal Levels of AST and ALT

Normal levels of AST and ALT may slightly vary depending on the individual laboratory's reference values. Typically the range for normal AST is reported between 10 to 40 units per liter and ALT between 7 to 56 units per liter.

Mild elevations are generally considered to be 2-3 times higher than the normal range. In some conditions, these enzymes can be severely elevated, in the 1000s range.

What might this indicate???

Becky

[Diamond_Lil]

Following up with your doctor as soon as possible is excellent advise as well as avoiding any medications that can cause liver enzymes to rise.  However, you may be experiencing complications from the bariatric surgery so you won't know until your doctor gives you a diagnosis as to whether viral hepatitis A, B or C or any other illness is the culprit so don't assume that may be the case until you know for sure.  

Hoping your surgery is a success and your enzymes return to normal.

Diamond_Lil  

[Bill1954]

I wholeheartedly agree with Newleaf; this needs follow up. Liver enzymes in the thousands suggest some form of cellular damage is occurring; this could be due to viral hepatitis (acute), certain medications, biliary blockage, etc.

Contact your doctor at your earliest convenience and DO NOT drink any alcohol and avoid over-the-counter meds like Tylenol (acetaminophen, etc.) until this is resolved. Don’t alter any of your prescription meds either. Do you take any Rx drugs that might aggravate this? You can discuss this with the pharmacy as well.

Good luck and let us know what you find out—

Bill

[newleaf09]

Good odds for viral hepatitis (A, B or C) or Celiac's disease or some toxin that may be causing damage to the liver.  Absolutely needs to be followed up.  Didn't your doctor ask you to come and give blood for some follow-up screening tests?

Unless high liver enzymes are temporarily expected following gastric bypass (and I can't say I know what the expected bloodwork after gastric bypass is), call the office and get an explanation and schedule labs for follow-up.