laoks9999
09-07-2008, 09:02 PM
Hi,
I have been feeling ill for the past 2 weeks now with malaise, slightly swollen glands, and no appetite at all. My blood test came back normal with the exception of elevated AST and ALT levels, 79 and `184 respectively. I tested negative for mono. My doctor is going to send me for further blood tests including a test for hep.
I feel weak and have a very diminished appetite and believe I have slightly swollen glands. I am 34 yrs old, male, and maybe 30lbs overweight. I don't drink but do have a history of tobacco use. Diet is nothing to write home about but not out of control.
Anyway, I am of course worried and was curious if anyone else have ever had a situation like mine and curious what the level of my liver enzymes mean. I am most worried about some type of metastatic cancer but don't know if my AST/ALT levels indicate this. Also curious what my symptoms mean. Are these consistent with hepatitis?
I am going for the blood test tomorrow but would like to hear from anyone with any advice.
Thanks
I have been feeling ill for the past 2 weeks now with malaise, slightly swollen glands, and no appetite at all. My blood test came back normal with the exception of elevated AST and ALT levels, 79 and `184 respectively. I tested negative for mono. My doctor is going to send me for further blood tests including a test for hep.
I feel weak and have a very diminished appetite and believe I have slightly swollen glands. I am 34 yrs old, male, and maybe 30lbs overweight. I don't drink but do have a history of tobacco use. Diet is nothing to write home about but not out of control.
Anyway, I am of course worried and was curious if anyone else have ever had a situation like mine and curious what the level of my liver enzymes mean. I am most worried about some type of metastatic cancer but don't know if my AST/ALT levels indicate this. Also curious what my symptoms mean. Are these consistent with hepatitis?
I am going for the blood test tomorrow but would like to hear from anyone with any advice.
Thanks
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leea1206
09-10-2008, 12:51 AM
An elevated ALT may suggest liver cell inflammation and/or liver cell death, thus the need to check for hep. The normal range for ALT is 10-55 in males.
ALT is the most sensitive marker for liver cell damage.
Some of your symptoms may relate to liver problems. - ie: malaise and poor appetite.
But, obviously you need furthur testing. Some medications can cause an elevated ALT, as well.
ALT is the most sensitive marker for liver cell damage.
Some of your symptoms may relate to liver problems. - ie: malaise and poor appetite.
But, obviously you need furthur testing. Some medications can cause an elevated ALT, as well.
laoks9999
09-10-2008, 01:08 AM
Thanks for your response Leea1206, I appreciate it. I went for a hepatitis profile today so will find out in a few days. I am worried of course.
You mentioned that symptoms of liver problems are malaise and loss of appetite. I have seen these symptoms listed in a laundry list of symptoms for liver disease and hepatitis. Would you say that malaise and loss of appetite are 2 of the more common symptoms of liver problems? Can liver problems also affect the lymph nodes? I am having some problems with these as well.
Thanks for your response again.
You mentioned that symptoms of liver problems are malaise and loss of appetite. I have seen these symptoms listed in a laundry list of symptoms for liver disease and hepatitis. Would you say that malaise and loss of appetite are 2 of the more common symptoms of liver problems? Can liver problems also affect the lymph nodes? I am having some problems with these as well.
Thanks for your response again.