What illness causes elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT)?
Disease description:
I liked drinking alcohol recently and noticed that my skin appeared slightly yellowish. Today I went to the hospital for a checkup and found elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels in my body. What disease does elevated ALT indicate?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jin Zhongkui
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels are usually caused by chronic hepatitis B infection. However, high ALT levels are not necessarily due to disease; they may also result from physiological factors, such as irregular lifestyle habits or prolonged alcohol consumption. Patients need further examinations to determine the exact underlying cause.
