Hi, I received my blood test back today and the AST is 145, and ALT is 98. I had a kidney stone 16 days ago and the blood test from the hospital stated that AST was 28, and ALT was 95. I wondered why the amount of AST, and ALT increased? don i need to be worry ?
Hello dear welcome to Chat Doctor Regarding your elevated ALT and AST result yes you need to be worried reason because it signifies a liver disease with elevated liver enzymes include Hepatitis Liver cirrhosis Hepatocellular cancer liver abscess Please see a hepatologist specialist for expert management Regarding your kidney stone I will suggest you see a urologist specialist, and you will need any of the following treatment Extracorporeal shock wave lithotrispsy Percutaneous nephrolithotomy Open surgical interventional procedures Ureters copy therapeutic procedures I hope this helps Regards and get well soonest