Liver function ALT high

The liver is one of the most important organs in the human body. It can break down toxins produced by the body like a natural detoxification chemical plant, thus ensuring the health and stability of the human body. This shows that the impact of liver damage on body functions cannot be underestimated. If there is a problem with liver function, the body's functions will decline and will manifest through some symptoms. Therefore, once discovered, you should go to the hospital for examination in time to find out the specific problem and receive accurate treatment.

A high alanine aminotransferase level in liver function indicates that there is a problem with liver function. This change is usually caused by drinking a lot of alcohol or eating certain foods that can increase alanine aminotransferase. If your alanine aminotransferase is already high, don't worry, as this is generally normal. The hazards of high alanine aminotransferase in liver function are as follows.

The main harm of high alanine aminotransferase is damage to the patient's liver, leading to continuous damage to liver cells. At the same time, the harm of high alanine aminotransferase is that it reduces the liver's metabolic and detoxification ability, resulting in the failure of drug metabolism and body toxins to be excreted in time, further increasing the burden on the liver. It can be said that this is a vicious cycle. If it is not stopped, the consequences of the disease development will be quite serious. However, its increase indicates that the liver is damaged. Severe liver damage is harmful to the body, mainly in the following aspects:

(1) Alcoholic liver disease caused by elevated alanine aminotransferase: Alcoholic liver disease patients who drink a lot of alcohol may experience transient elevation of alanine aminotransferase, which can cause serious damage to the already damaged liver. Continuous damage to the liver may lead to cirrhosis, severe complications such as ascites, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, hepatic coma, etc., which are life-threatening.

(2) If the alanine aminotransferase level of patients with cirrhosis or liver cancer is high, it often indicates that the disease is worsening. If not treated in time, it may endanger the patient's life.

(III) If the high ALT is caused by viral hepatitis, it often indicates that the liver has inflammatory activity and is accompanied by liver damage. Appropriate treatment is required. Otherwise, its metabolism and detoxification capabilities will gradually decrease, and drug metabolism and body toxins will not be excreted in time, causing the injured liver cells to be further damaged.

Although it is normal for alanine aminotransferase to be high, it should be avoided for the sake of liver health. Improper diet can also cause liver function decline. Eat more foods that are good for the liver, such as fruits, vegetables, vitamins, etc. At the same time, try to drink less or no alcohol or other beverages that are bad for the liver.