Patient's question:
Is high ALT indicating hepatitis? During a health check, my ALT level was over 100, and I'm feeling very upset. How should I be treated?Doctor's answer:
High ALT levels do not necessarily indicate hepatitis. There are pathological reasons that can cause elevated ALT levels, such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, cirrhosis, fatty liver, etc. You should go to the hospital for a thorough check-up of the hepatitis B five items, hepatitis C antibody, and a color Doppler ultrasound. If all tests are normal, then pathological reasons can be ruled out. It is also possible that you worked overtime, drank beer, took medication, had a greasy diet, or engaged in intense exercise in the days before the check-up, all of which can lead to elevated ALT levels. Hepatitis is a serious condition, and patients are advised to seek timely treatment while paying attention to dietary issues and avoiding spicy foods.