Question 1

can a cold have an effect on liver function?

Accepted Answer

Generally Not: The cold viruses do not generally involve the liver.  Other viruses (such as mono) can cause a mild hepatitis (inflammation).

Question 2

what effect can being septic have on liver function?

Accepted Answer

Impairment: Severe sepsis can cause many different organs to fail including the liver. Inflammatory responses and low blood pressures can cause the liver to not function normally. Usually the liver recovers as the sepsis is treated and the inflammation subsides and blood pressure is corrected. Unfortunately a patient with sepsis severe enough to disrupt liver function has a significant chance of dying.

Question 3

what are your thoughts? could weed show up on a liver function test?

Accepted Answer

No.: Lfts measure levels of enzymes produced by the liver, not anything related to marijuana.

Question 4

u/s in 2008 and 2015 showed fatty liver.  how often should u/s and liver function tests be done to check on the status of the fatty liver?  thanks.

Accepted Answer

Yearly: LFT's and U/S of Liver should be followed to evaluate Liver function.

Question 5

how can i make my liver function again?

Accepted Answer

Likely nothing: If you have cirrhosis (end stage) there is likely little you can do. If you have dysfunction from an acute insult then it may recover with removal of that insult (ie alcohol , virus). See your GI for more advice.

Question 6

my liver function is not working properly?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Impossible to answer accurately your question with the information provided.  Data needed--are you reporting high lft's (cholestatic or hepatocellular) or a lesion? 1) how big is the lesion? 2) how long has it been there?  3) is it enlarging, ;at what rate?  4) cystic or solid?  5) is it causing symptoms?  6) do you have underlying liver disease?  7) has a tissue diagnosis (biopsy) been pursued?

Question 7

what is a dangerously high liver function level?

Accepted Answer

Need more info.: Doctors treat patients, not tests. A single lab value requires additional information in order to properly interpret it. All labs come with a range of "normal" values. This is the range of values expected for healthy individuals. Unhealthy people can have normal values and vise versa. Best to consult with the physicial who ordered the test to answer your question.

Question 8

liver function satisfactory, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Stable function: This statement is a very relative term used when the tests are compared to prior or compared to clinical context.

Question 9

borderline liver function is bad or still normal?

Accepted Answer

Not that bad but not: Borderline elevation of liver enzymes can occur from several possibilities. If it is only slightly elevated, one should not be too nervous about it but should not ignore either.Best approach should be to repeat. If it is still elevated, one should consult a specialist.

Question 10

what is a good diet for improving liver function tests?

Accepted Answer

Healthy : Best to consume a well balanced diet low in saturated fats and calories. That being said this may help your liver tests if you fatty liver disease otherwise it might not help your lfts.

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