Bloodwork and elevated Chol/Triglycerides/ALT Liver

Hi all,

I recently had bloodwork done, and had a few elevations that have me a
little worried.


ALT=54 U/L


Triglycerides=176 mg/dl


Total Cholesterol=256 mg/dl


All others, AST, blood sugar, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase, BUN,
Creatinine etc were normal. Tests for Hepatitis B and C were negative.



I'm 6 foot tall, 29 years old, male, 240 lbs (not muscle, yes I know
way overweight). I pretty much get no exercise and eat too much fatty
food. I drink maybe 7-12 beers per week.


Does this sound like a typical case that can be treated with diet,
weight loss, and exercise changes? What bothers me is the slightly
elevated ALT levels. Will losing weight and exercising most likely
drop this?


I plan to visit with my MD in the next couple of weeks but wanted some

reassurance in the meantime.


Thanks!

wrote:
Hi all,

I recently had bloodwork done, and had a few elevations that have me a
little worried.


ALT=54 U/L


Triglycerides=176 mg/dl


Total Cholesterol=256 mg/dl


All others, AST, blood sugar, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase, BUN,
Creatinine etc were normal. Tests for Hepatitis B and C were negative.



I'm 6 foot tall, 29 years old, male, 240 lbs (not muscle, yes I know
way overweight). I pretty much get no exercise and eat too much fatty
food. I drink maybe 7-12 beers per week.


Does this sound like a typical case that can be treated with diet,
weight loss, and exercise changes? What bothers me is the slightly
elevated ALT levels. Will losing weight and exercising most likely
drop this?


I plan to visit with my MD in the next couple of weeks but wanted some

reassurance in the meantime.


Thanks!

You will need to make diet and exercise changes. They may not be enough
to get your cholesterol down. Luckily you are young enough that you
have time.

del

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wrote:
Hi all,

I recently had bloodwork done, and had a few elevations that have me a
little worried.


ALT=54 U/L


Triglycerides=176 mg/dl


Total Cholesterol=256 mg/dl


All others, AST, blood sugar, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase, BUN,
Creatinine etc were normal. Tests for Hepatitis B and C were negative.



I'm 6 foot tall, 29 years old, male, 240 lbs (not muscle, yes I know
way overweight). I pretty much get no exercise and eat too much fatty
food. I drink maybe 7-12 beers per week.


Does this sound like a typical case that can be treated with diet,
weight loss, and exercise changes? What bothers me is the slightly
elevated ALT levels. Will losing weight and exercising most likely
drop this?


I plan to visit with my MD in the next couple of weeks but wanted some

reassurance in the meantime.


Thanks!

Changes in your diet and exercise should result in better numbers.

I've included a site that has some information on the ALT test. It
indicates 0-48 U/L is the normal range with 24 being the optimal for
adults. It also has some information on how alcohol can affect this
test.

http://home3.inet.tele.dk/omni/alttest.htm#alt

You're young - now is the time to change your diet and exercise to
avoid major problems in the future