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Just had lab work done and my ALT's and AST's went way up (250 and 150)
 
 
Dear Dr. Chung,
 
 
 
I have Hep C and had a baby 8 months ago. Just had lab work done and my ALT's and AST's went way up (250 and 150). Prior to this they have always been somewhat normal. Do you have any input on this?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Dr Chung Writes-  
 
 
Pregnancy can influence HCV by influencing the immune system (relative suppression) it may be that your immune system is now "recognizing" the virus that replicated during pregnancy.
 
I would just follow the enzymes and consider biopsy if they persist.
 
 
  RC      
 
 
 
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