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Posted 4/6/2015 5:45 PM (GMT 0)
I had blood work done a week or so ago and the doc wanted me to come into the office to discuss.

The AST level was 51. And the ALT was 74.

The doc said it wasn't really bad, but wants more blood work and an ultrasound of my liver. He also mentioned there is what is called a "fatty liver" which it could be. Is there anything that can be done for a fatty liver?

He also asked me if I drink, I said no. I may have an occasional glass of wine or a beer. But in the last six months I have had one beer.

He made out my paper for blood work and on it for diagnosis was written "hepatitis".

Should I be worried???

I appreciate any advice I can get. I know here people know what they are talking about and will explain so I can understand. Are my numbers high? I imagine I will know a lot more after more tests are done.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 4/6/2015 6:35 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Karen...Welcome to the Hep forum. Sorry you are having some concerning liver testing.

The normal range of values for AST (SGOT) is about 5 to 40 units per liter of serum (the liquid part of the blood).

The normal range of values for ALT (SGPT) is about 7 to 56 units per liter of serum.

Your numbers are out of range (high) your doctor is looking for the reason, of course.

Here is Mayo's info on NASH (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease).
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nonalcoholic-fatty-liver-disease/basics/definition/con-20027761

Since you don't drink, you likely will be tested for all of the hep's. (A,B, C), Auto Immune Hep and NASH, as well as other genetic things. After the testing, he may order additional tests to determine liver damage.

My husband had Hep C. He eradicated the virus, but his liver was trashed and that is why I found myself here :)

The best thing you can do is not drink alcohol, control your weight, eat a low sodium, heart healthy diet. Some meds can damage a liver, as well.

We are here for you. Big Hugs
Posted 4/6/2015 6:45 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much for the response. I was on a suboxone type drug for five months and worried about that. I am on Norco now (two a day) so I worry about that. I am going to talk to my pain doc on Thursday to see if I should come off of the pain medications. I am somewhat over weight and it is belly fat so I worry about that too. I am honestly trying not to worry. It does me no good. But I guess you get to thinking about it when you have questions.

I will check out the link now. Thank you and thank you for the advice. I did take hydrocodone and oxycodone for many years with the Tylenol in them. But I am way down and now this happens. It could be from such long term use. Hopefully it isn't as bad as I am thinking. Thanks again...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 4/6/2015 6:51 PM (GMT 0)
I checked out the link, thank you so much...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 4/6/2015 6:55 PM (GMT 0)
You're welcome, Karen. Let us know how the tests turn out. Good call on looking into the medications, just in case. Keeping fingers crossed for nothing major. Big Hugs
Posted 4/6/2015 8:02 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks!!!

Hugs, Karen...
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