Elevated Liver Enzymes: When Should You See a Liver Specialist?
Finding out that your liver enzymes are elevated can be unsettling, especially when you feel completely normal. A routine blood test may show that your ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase or another liver-related marker is outside the laboratory’s normal range. Naturally, the next question is: “Does this mean something is wrong with my liver?” Not necessarily. […]
Abnormal Liver Enzymes: What Do ALT and AST Mean?
Receiving blood test results showing “elevated liver enzymes” can be stressful. Many patients see numbers like ALT and AST on their lab report and immediately wonder, “Does this mean my liver is damaged?” or “Do I have a serious liver disease?” The truth is that abnormal liver enzymes are a signal that your liver may […]