Hi all,
I recently had a battery of blood tests...my GP said it was just a general MOT and to check on liver enzymes which had been raised last year. The tests were extensive and everything came back normal except for a slight elevation in liver function - Bilirubin and ALT . My GP said the Bilirubin was nothing to worry about, but he wants to repeat the liver tests after six weeks of no alcohol, to check on the ALT. I do drink alcohol, but never more than the maximum 21 units per week. The ALT has come down dramatically and is only a few points above the normal range but my GP has badly scared me by suggesting a liver ultrasound scan if the level has not completely normalised after the retest.
I did see a different GP this morning because i have been getting severe sharp pains in the centre of my chest which then move around my ribs. Was panicking about gallstones or liver problems but she examined me and said my liver feels normal, if it was gallstones i would be in a lot more pain, and said it was chest muscle spasm due to anxiety. She was not really concerned about the ALT or Bilirubin, though thought it wise to recheck in a few weeks or so for my peace of mind. The ALT seems to be steadily coming down to normal and i suppose if there was anytning serious going on, other things would have been wrong in the other blood tests and i would have symptoms? Any reassurement please? Has anybody had any problems with Liver function tests? I don't think i can survive the next six weeks worrying about this!
Thanks,
CW
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