Elevated levels of aspartate transaminase (AST) and/or alanine transaminase (ALT) are sometimes found in routine blood tests of asymptomatic individuals. This can be the result of a number of underlying conditions which may require medical attention. Choose 1 such underlying condition which can result in elevated blood transaminases and answer the following questions. a) What is the name of the condition? b) Which organ(s) are mainly affected by this condition?
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a) One such underlying condition that can result in elevated blood transaminases is **Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)**. Show more…
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