I'm suffering from dehydration and liver ALT levels heigh

Kyatham Ravi Kumar

6 months ago

I'm suffering from dehydration and liver ALT levels heigh

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Happy Tummy Expert

6 months ago

Dear Kyatham, thank you for the question

Dehydration can cause fatigue, excess thirst etc. It is important to keep yourself hydrated at all times to prevent any health-related complications and consume a well-balanced diversified diet

Here are a few tips to keep yourself hydrated

Minimum of 8-10 glasses of water should be consumed to keep yourself hydrated.
You can also consume other beverages like fresh fruit juices, tender coconut water, buttermilk, lassi etc.
Electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and chloride help maintain electrolyte balance blood pressure of the body.

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) are hepatic enzymes that helps to assess hepatic injury and malfunction accurately. An elevation in these enzymes provides insight into etiology of the liver injuries or malfunctions that may have occurred in its cells.

It is recommended to consult a specialized health care professional such as hepatologist for further assistance and management.

Liver is an important organ and plays a key role in the regulation of metabolism, storage of nutrients and detoxification. The factors that affect liver health are dietary deficiencies, infections, alcohol, drugs and chemicals & inborn errors of metabolism etc.

Some tips to maintain and support good liver function:

Avoid excess consumption of high fat foods and sodium, limit the consumption of deep-fried foods.
Eat a balanced diet including all food groups
Eat food with fiber helps your liver work at an optimal level. Fruits, vegetables, whole grain, millets, multigrain etc are good sources of fiber and contribute to your fiber needs
Include protein in your diet as it helps in repair of tissues and regeneration of liver Some of the sources include pulses, lentils, milk, paneer, soybean, eggs, lean meat, nuts & seeds, etc.
Restrict the intake of salt and water if oedema and ascites are present(the quantity should be advised by the healthcare professional based on the urine output).