Liver ACL level slightly elevated
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i had a routine blood test and the GP practice called to say my liver ACL level was 66 and slightly high and wanted a repeat test done in 2 weeks time
Any idea what this is and is it really high or moderately high,how do I bring it down,what are the implications of this? btw im in my mid 40s
Carboy,
Just been through the same experience today. I had bloods done a few weeks ago because I was not feeling to good and had telephone conversation with GP today to see what they revealed. I am 60 and like my wine and whisky. I had slightly elevated gamma marker at 85 with all other indicators being normal. My GP was not concerned about this and suggested another test in 2 years. Regardless, I will take this as a warning to moderate. Good luck and thank you for sharing.
Just been through the same experience today. I had bloods done a few weeks ago because I was not feeling to good and had telephone conversation with GP today to see what they revealed. I am 60 and like my wine and whisky. I had slightly elevated gamma marker at 85 with all other indicators being normal. My GP was not concerned about this and suggested another test in 2 years. Regardless, I will take this as a warning to moderate. Good luck and thank you for sharing.
thanks for sharing
i only have abt 2 units of spirits just 1 day of the week,but i do like my food and tend to eat a bit of meat and less vegs
any idea as to how this can be controlled?
also re GP's I made use of the over 40s free medical check at th practice and the Dr was not at all bothered about the liver profile and didnt ask for it,but the nurse agreed to my request to add it,hence its best to not always rely on the GP saying no need to check things and go with your gut feeling
i only have abt 2 units of spirits just 1 day of the week,but i do like my food and tend to eat a bit of meat and less vegs
any idea as to how this can be controlled?
also re GP's I made use of the over 40s free medical check at th practice and the Dr was not at all bothered about the liver profile and didnt ask for it,but the nurse agreed to my request to add it,hence its best to not always rely on the GP saying no need to check things and go with your gut feeling
THUNDERHORSE said:
Carboy,
Just been through the same experience today. I had bloods done a few weeks ago because I was not feeling to good and had telephone conversation with GP today to see what they revealed. I am 60 and like my wine and whisky. I had slightly elevated gamma marker at 85 with all other indicators being normal. My GP was not concerned about this and suggested another test in 2 years. Regardless, I will take this as a warning to moderate. Good luck and thank you for sharing.
Just been through the same experience today. I had bloods done a few weeks ago because I was not feeling to good and had telephone conversation with GP today to see what they revealed. I am 60 and like my wine and whisky. I had slightly elevated gamma marker at 85 with all other indicators being normal. My GP was not concerned about this and suggested another test in 2 years. Regardless, I will take this as a warning to moderate. Good luck and thank you for sharing.
carboy2017 said:
i had a routine blood test and the GP practice called to say my liver ACL level was 66 and slightly high and wanted a repeat test done in 2 weeks time
Any idea what this is and is it really high or moderately high,how do I bring it down,what are the implications of this? btw im in my mid 40s
Just a thought: Had you exercised (hard) before your blood test? Any idea what this is and is it really high or moderately high,how do I bring it down,what are the implications of this? btw im in my mid 40s
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Lots of causes of an elevated ALT but in basic terms it reflects inflammation in your liver.
Main causes in the UK are drugs (including alcohol) and fat deposition in the liver. Other causes include infection or autoimmune diseases and a few rarer things.
Lose a few pounds if you are overweight and keep the alcohol sensible and your gp should monitor to make sure it is not climbing further.
Main causes in the UK are drugs (including alcohol) and fat deposition in the liver. Other causes include infection or autoimmune diseases and a few rarer things.
Lose a few pounds if you are overweight and keep the alcohol sensible and your gp should monitor to make sure it is not climbing further.
I have this, previous senior partner at gps thought there was something in the locality that was causing it as he saw lots of people with it. Don’t drink much (1-2 units per week), after seeing a specialist 10 years ago he couldn’t understand why and concluded that no treatment was necessary. Since then I have lost 15lbs.
After blood test 4 months ago the doctor called and wanted me to see someone urgently, eventually I asked if the level had changed in the last 10 years, after a pause while he checked the records he said it hadn’t and no action was necessary.
After blood test 4 months ago the doctor called and wanted me to see someone urgently, eventually I asked if the level had changed in the last 10 years, after a pause while he checked the records he said it hadn’t and no action was necessary.
Thank you all for the helpful answers, to clarify I only drink about 2 units on a Friday each week that's all and I dont smoke
But since the lockdown and WFH started I have spent a lot of time in front of the PC and longer than 7 hrs a day with very little exercise
Plus I do like toto eat meat a bit
I'm not overweight at all and well within my BMI
But since the lockdown and WFH started I have spent a lot of time in front of the PC and longer than 7 hrs a day with very little exercise
Plus I do like toto eat meat a bit
I'm not overweight at all and well within my BMI
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