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An AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase) test may be requested for patients presenting with specific conditions or symptoms, or to monitor the effectiveness of liver disease treatment. Your doctor may recommend an AST test if you have:
* A history of exposure to the hepatitis virus
* Excessive alcohol consumption
* Use of medications known to cause liver damage
* A family history of liver disease
* Obesity
* Diabetes or metabolic syndrome
* Fatty liver disease
Additionally, an AST test may be deemed necessary if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
* Jaundice
* Persistent fatigue
* Unexplained weakness
* Abdominal swelling
* Abdominal pain
* Loss of appetite
* Skin itching
* Dark urine
* Nausea
* Swelling in the legs and ankles
For whom is an AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase) test requested?
* A history of exposure to the hepatitis virus
* Excessive alcohol consumption
* Use of medications known to cause liver damage
* A family history of liver disease
* Obesity
* Diabetes or metabolic syndrome
* Fatty liver disease
Additionally, an AST test may be deemed necessary if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
* Jaundice
* Persistent fatigue
* Unexplained weakness
* Abdominal swelling
* Abdominal pain
* Loss of appetite
* Skin itching
* Dark urine
* Nausea
* Swelling in the legs and ankles