Can fatty liver cause an increase in alanine aminotransferase (ALT)?
Disease description:
I have fatty liver, and during my hospital checkup today, I found that my alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level is slightly elevated. Can fatty liver cause an increase in ALT?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Fatty liver may lead to elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels. This occurs because fatty liver causes hepatocyte necrosis, resulting in the release of ALT from liver cells into the bloodstream, thereby increasing ALT levels. When fatty liver leads to elevated ALT, it indicates liver damage, and at this point, certain oral medications should be taken, such as glycyrrhizin preparations or reduced glutathione tablets.
