Association of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Hepatic Enzyme Levels

Title: Association of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Hepatic Enzyme Levels – A Case Control Study

Authors: Punya Chandan, Vikram Gowda N R, Remony George

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i7.59

Abstract

Non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is considered as the hepatic representation of metabolic syndrome. It is one of the leading cause of asymptomatic elevation of serum transaminases in the western world. Our study aimed at recognizing the association between NAFLD and hepatic enzymes in our population. At the end of our study we were able to demonstrate significant elevation of AST (P=0.046) and ALT (P=0.021). So we conclude that although previously thought as a condition of unknown significance NAFLD is associated with an asymptomatic elevation of hepatic transaminases.

Keywords- non alcoholic fatty liver disease, serum tranaminases, AST, ALT.

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Corresponding Author

Dr Punya Chandran

Post Graduate Student, Department of Physiology,

Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & RC, Thiruvalla, Kerala India

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