What does elevated alanine aminotransferase mean?

Alanine aminotransferase elevation is a higher than normal value of alanine aminotransferase.

The normal value of alanine aminotransferase is 9-51 U/L for men and 8-41 U/L for women. alanine aminotransferase is very sensitive and is not fixed. it fluctuates up and down in healthy people under different circumstances, for example, it is usually lower in the morning when you first wake up, and it is normal to have high levels of exercise, overexertion, alcohol, excitement, or pregnancy. The first thing you need to do is to get a good idea of what you are getting into.

If alanine aminotransferase is high for too long, a full workup is recommended, usually due to pathological causes, such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver, pneumonia, myocarditis, cholecystitis, gallstones, typhoid fever, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, bone disease, heart failure, etc., which can cause significant elevations. The most important thing is that it is not only a good idea to have a good understanding of the situation, but also a good idea to have a good understanding of the situation.