Question
What’s going on with a 1-year-old boy’s blood test showing ALT 149 after the treatment for pneumonia?
Answer
This is due to liver function changes caused by medication. It is necessary to switch medications and use antiemetic drugs. Alanine aminotransferase is commonly present in liver and bile diseases, such as various hepatitis, cholecystitis, gallstones, fatty liver, and so on. Additionally, this phenomenon can also occur in cases of fatigue, colds, alcohol intoxication, and certain drug side effects. Normally, we should pay attention to rest and reduce the intake of high-fat and spicy foods. Treatment under a doctor’s guidance is more effective.