Patient's question:
The patient recently often experiences nausea in the morning or after meals. After liver function tests at the hospital, the results showed Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) to Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) ratio of 2.63, Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) of 183, and Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) of 259, with all other tests normal. What should be done to correct this?Doctor's answer:
Lactate dehydrogenase is a glycolytic enzyme. Lactate dehydrogenase is present in the cytoplasm of all cells in the body, with higher levels in the kidneys. Elevated lactate dehydrogenase indicates worsening of the condition, typically compensatory liver cirrhosis and decompensated liver cirrhosis or liver cancer. Therefore, when a patient has elevated lactate dehydrogenase, it must be taken seriously, and they must seek medical attention at a specialized hospital for examination and treatment. In terms of treatment, the focus is primarily on liver protection. It is necessary to identify the cause of liver damage and then provide symptomatic treatment.