Patient's question:
I recently found out I have! My ALT is over 800! After staying in the hospital for a week, it dropped to 400! Can I insist on being discharged? If I can be discharged, what kind of medicine can I take?Doctor's answer:
Actually, when your ALT level drops to 400, it's already quite good. The normal range for ALT is typically 0-40, and it mainly reflects the condition of your liver function. Only when liver cells experience inflammation, pus formation, or other issues do they become damaged, releasing ALT into the bloodstream, which then causes an increase in your serum ALT levels. The current 400 IU is an improvement compared to your previous 800 IU, but you still need to focus on treatment. Since it's three times higher than the normal range, hospitalization is recommended. However, if you prefer to be discharged, you can continue treatment for liver protection and ALT reduction at a local health center. Regarding treatment, I believe liver-protecting and ALT-lowering medications should be used in conjunction with antiviral drugs. Additionally, I recommend that you have the hepatitis B panel tested regularly, typically every three months.