How long does high transaminase levels last after drinking alcohol

After drinking alcohol, the elevation of transaminase usually lasts for 3-7 days, and the specific time is related to factors such as alcohol consumption and liver function foundation. Elevated transaminase levels are often caused by alcoholic liver injury, manifested as abnormal levels of alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase.

Elevated transaminase levels may persist for 3-5 days after mild alcohol consumption. For those who drink a small amount of alcohol and have normal liver function, the liver metabolizes alcohol quickly, and transaminase levels usually return to normal within a few days. At this point, it is recommended to stop drinking alcohol, replenish fluids and vitamins appropriately, and promote liver repair. If there is no history of liver disease, most people's transaminase levels can naturally return to the normal range.

Long term heavy drinkers may have elevated transaminase levels that persist for 5-7 days or longer. Patients with alcoholic fatty liver or hepatitis have decreased liver metabolic capacity and prolonged transaminase recovery time. This group of people should strictly abstain from alcohol, avoid high-fat diets, and seek medical evaluation of the degree of liver function damage if necessary. If accompanied by symptoms such as jaundice and fatigue, it indicates severe liver damage, and the recovery period may exceed one week. Attention should be paid to the progression of alcoholic liver disease if the transaminase continues to rise for more than two weeks. It is recommended to avoid using drugs that are harmful to the liver during alcohol withdrawal, maintain a light diet, and consume high-quality protein such as fish and soy products in moderation. If the transaminase does not return to normal for a long time or is accompanied by other abnormal indicators, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly at the gastroenterology or liver disease department, and complete ultrasound, liver function and other examinations.