Question 1

can iron deficiency anemia cause elevated ast and alt  liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Not per se: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, uncomplicated iron deficiency would not alter liver enzymes.     
Wish you good health!

Question 2

low serum iron 36 and very high ferritin level 1,171. is this anemia of chronic disease? high liver enzymes and alp 476. what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: A complete history is needed! What other Med problems u have? The possibilities are many: anemia w elevated ferritin and normal MCV could be chronic disease. The elevated liver enzymes need imaging and if hep B and C were r/out, maybe a liver biopsy. Many chronic conditions like Rheumatoid arthritis,Lupus, autoimmune liver disease, may cause these findings. Did you mean Alfa fetoprotein?.see PCP

Question 3

what are elevated liver enzymes a result of?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Elevated liver enzymes can be due to a number of causes. Without knowing more information, it is difficult to answer. However, depending on the degree of elevation and the type of "liver enzymes" that are elevated, it can be due to fatty liver disease (very common now a days) or inflammation from other causes. Discuss with your pcp or a liver specialist what the next steps are.

Question 4

are there benign causes of elevated liver enzymes in teenagers?

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Yes: It is very common for liver enzymes to go up transiently, especialy in children.  Something as simple as a viral bug or a growth spurt can do this.  Typically these resolve in 4-6 weeks.  Persistantly elevated enzymes should be worked up.

Question 5

what are the causes of elevated liver enzymes in an otherwise healthy person?

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Need more info: What are the actual results? How long have the levels been elevated? Do you drink alcohol, if yes, how much? What medications are you taking, including herbals and over the counter drugs? It would be prudent to discuss all this with the doctor who ordered the tests as all lab results need to be interpreted in the clinical context.

Question 6

is sorbiline syurp is good for elevated liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

: Do not believe in supplements for liver problem.

Question 7

is red wine bad for elevated liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Alcohol in any form is bad for liver.

Question 8

could elevated liver enzymes be a sign of liver cancer?

Accepted Answer

While it could: Enzymes (alt/ast) indicate liver cell injury/inflammation: hepatitis - from viruses to drugs to alcohol. Alk phos may point to duct obstruction. But these can all be up or none be up in cancer traveled to the liver.

Question 9

what does elevated liver enzymes mean if i have gallstones?

Accepted Answer

Depends: I do not know which liver functions are elevated. Sometimes gallstones can cause elevated liver tests. Stones in the bule duct can cause yellow jaundice. Sometimes the liver tests are elevated from fatty liver or medications or a viral illness &amp; not related to gallstones. Your doctor needs to review the results with you.

Question 10

can having your thyroid removed cause elevated liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

No -not directly: Interesting question, and one i hadn't considered. 

Elias, rm et al, from mayo clinic (http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmed/23251814) published on the syndrome of liver problems (which would cause elevated liver enzymes) in patients with "thyrotoxicosis"  which means too much thyroid hormones circulating.  Most patients had their thyroid either destroyed with i131 or removed with surgery....

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Can iron deficiency anemia cause elevated ast and alt liver enzymes?

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Low serum iron 36 and very high ferritin level 1,171. is this anemia of chronic disease? high liver enzymes and alp 476. what's wrong?

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What are elevated liver enzymes a result of?

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Are there benign causes of elevated liver enzymes in teenagers?

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What are the causes of elevated liver enzymes in an otherwise healthy person?

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Is sorbiline syurp is good for elevated liver enzymes?

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Is red wine bad for elevated liver enzymes?

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Could elevated liver enzymes be a sign of liver cancer?

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What does elevated liver enzymes mean if i have gallstones?

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Can having your thyroid removed cause elevated liver enzymes?

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