Fatty liver symptoms + elevated ALT Posted: 07-30-07 19:36pm
This past december I had a couple panels
done. My ALT was elevated, and other
measures related to the liver were too.
The above values are the one's that were
elevated.
In addition to that, I had a sonogram, and
I was diagnosed with a fatty liver.
Essentially, my PCP was never able to
diagnose me, he threw around a couple
conditions including hemochromatosis. I
moved, and stopped the followup. Now, I
want to take care of it again.
Recently, I developed an "ammonia like"
sweat smell. I know sweat should be
odorless. I think, that this could be
associated with my liver.
I drink maybe a beer every two weeks. I do
not smoke, but am overweight at 6'4
300lbs. I have had incredible stress the
past 3-4 months, perhaps that can also be
a trigger.
There is history of hepatitis, my father
had it. However, I come out negative for
ABC.
It doesn’t seem likely that a fatty
liver can cause an “ammonia sweat
smell”. Fatty liver (steatosis hepatis)
is the first stage of liver damage. Fatty
liver can be due to many factors so you'll
need a full range of examinations to find
the cause. Additionally, you may need
another ultrasound examination. You can
consult a gastroenterologist to request
the following diagnostics:
You can request another examination of the
liver status: ALT, AST(SGPT), alkal
phosphatasis, γ-GT, bilirubin (direct and
indirect), albumin, fibrinogen etc.
Serological tests (HBs-Ag, Anti-HCV, for
infective mononucleosis) can also be
requested. Standard blood analyses (blood
count, sedimentation, hemoglobin,
hematocrit…) are usual. A kidney status
reading (urea, creatinin, uric acid, urine
examination…) is also necessary.
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