Question 1

50 yr female. test shows testosterone 4x the upper limit and progesterone 3x the upper limit. recurrent high liver enzymes. what can cause this?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue: You describe tests that are very abnormal hormone levels that can occur from many illnesses.  Are you menopausal?  Because of your hysterectomy you are surgically menopausal, but are you on hormone therapy.  You need to see your doctor to help you sort this problem out.

Question 2

could anti-thyroid medication cause elevated liver enzymes?  i am a 68 year old female.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, particularly a medication abbreviated ptu (propylthiouracil). The other available medication, methimazole, can do so as well, but not as commonly. Contact your physician asap.

Question 3

a female has pcos taking clomophen and tamoxifen and metformin has elevated liver enzymes what is the cause?

Accepted Answer

Multiple reasons: It is possible that the metformin affected that. But...Many women with pcos have high insulins and sugars and this leads to chronic fatty liver which is the more common reason for those findings. An ultrasound of the liver would help.

Question 4

is there such thing as innocent causes for high liver enzymes (alt)?

Accepted Answer

ALT: ALT=alanine aminotransferase, previously known as SGPT is used as a marker of liver damage, but is present in low amounts in normal individuals. Sources other than liver also exist. Elevations above the normal range are found in some "innocent" cases depending on population studied, drugs that may be in use, etc. Occasionally, exercise can transiently increase levels, for example.

Question 5

what causes high liver enzymes and low blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Liver and sugar: High liver enzymes can arise from a number of conditions and you need to see your doctor very soon.
How low is your low blood sugar? How often do you measure your blood sugar?
What diabetes medication are you using?
Put this all together and you MUST see your doctor!

Question 6

what causes high liver enzymes and high white blood cell count?

Accepted Answer

Liver inflammation: Any bacterial infection can cause elevated white cell count. Elevated liver enzymes are usually due to viral infection and heart failure. A bacterial infection of the liver, or more likely the biliary ducts would cause both.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex. 
Get HPV vaccine, if you are under 27 years of age.

Question 7

what can cause extremely high liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Usually some form of acute hepatitis or liver injury.  Common causes are viruses, medications and fulminant hepatitis, a serious condition that can require liver transplant.

Question 8

can celiac disease cause very high liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Depends!: Elevated liver enzymes can be due to a number of different conditions. They can even be elevated temporarily for no reason, &amp; fall to normal the next time it is checked.  Are you on any meds?  Do you feel bad?  There isn't enough info to give you a decent answer.  Give a little more history, and add any meds or other medical problems that you have in your health history and it will help us answer

Question 9

what causes "elevated liver enzymes"?

Accepted Answer

Too Many: There are simply a multitude of causes that can cause "elevated liver enzymes". Seek professional advice from a gastroenterologist or "liver specialist".

Question 10

what can cause elevated liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Elevated liver enzymes can be caused by inflammattion and infection (hepatiitis), trauma to liver, medications toxic to liver, alcohol, fatty liver, cirrhosis, liver cancer etc.

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50 yr female. test shows testosterone 4x the upper limit and progesterone 3x the upper limit. recurrent high liver enzymes. what can cause this?

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Could anti-thyroid medication cause elevated liver enzymes? i am a 68 year old female.

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A female has pcos taking clomophen and tamoxifen and metformin has elevated liver enzymes what is the cause?

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Is there such thing as innocent causes for high liver enzymes (alt)?

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What causes high liver enzymes and low blood sugar?

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What causes high liver enzymes and high white blood cell count?

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What can cause extremely high liver enzymes?

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Can celiac disease cause very high liver enzymes?

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What causes "elevated liver enzymes"?

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What can cause elevated liver enzymes?

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