What Causes Elevated Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)?
Disease description:
I’ve always felt that my liver wasn’t functioning well, so I went to the hospital for related examinations. The test results showed elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT). What are the possible causes of elevated ALT?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jin Zhongkui
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels may be associated with pathological conditions such as viral hepatitis, alcoholic hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), as well as myocardial and skeletal muscle disorders. There are numerous potential causes of elevated ALT, and treatment strategies vary depending on the underlying etiology; therefore, prompt medical evaluation at a hospital is essential. Once the specific cause is identified, targeted therapy should be initiated.
