taffylass
06-19-2005, 11:57 AM
As I still don't know how bad my fatty liver is only that my liver hurts and that I've been told it is coarse. So would be liver profile blood test be all abnormal or just an elevated ALT as mine is around 50? I am worried sick and still waiting to see another speclialist.
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happyelf
06-20-2005, 12:41 AM
50 really isn't too high--normal ranges are:
AST- 5-40
ALT- 5-60 (some say 5-56)
I'm assuming the 50 is your AST... Viruses,colds, flu,infections, anything you eat, drink, breathe,any meds you take can and will elevate your enzymes. Sometimes to 2 or 3 x their normal levels. I understand why you're alarmed, but stress will make your #'s go up too. Notice a pattern here--almost anything can make your #'s elevate...) The term "coarse liver" is foriegn to me--and I'm guessing you've checked the internet for a definition...Did you ask your doctor what s/he meant by this? Liver sites say fatty liver shouldn't hurt or be painful, and my liver spec and transplant dr's told me that too. If your liver is enlarged you'll feel bloated...but you really need to talk to your dr if yours is hurting or go to the ER.
Take care--HappyElf
AST- 5-40
ALT- 5-60 (some say 5-56)
I'm assuming the 50 is your AST... Viruses,colds, flu,infections, anything you eat, drink, breathe,any meds you take can and will elevate your enzymes. Sometimes to 2 or 3 x their normal levels. I understand why you're alarmed, but stress will make your #'s go up too. Notice a pattern here--almost anything can make your #'s elevate...) The term "coarse liver" is foriegn to me--and I'm guessing you've checked the internet for a definition...Did you ask your doctor what s/he meant by this? Liver sites say fatty liver shouldn't hurt or be painful, and my liver spec and transplant dr's told me that too. If your liver is enlarged you'll feel bloated...but you really need to talk to your dr if yours is hurting or go to the ER.
Take care--HappyElf
TheHappyMan
06-21-2005, 04:56 PM
Never heard of the term "coarse" liver before (whats the opposite of a coarse liver ? - a smooth one ???? - never heard of that either.) It dosent make much sense..... I always ask my Doc for a copy of my Blood tests - they are usually more than happy to co-operate.....
Try not to worry........ :) :) :)
Try not to worry........ :) :) :)