Question 1

can whooping cough cause high liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

No: not normally.  Pertussis normally causes an elevation of atypical lymphocytes on a complete blood count.

Question 2

can i take cough syrup if my liver enzymes are elevated? i started to develop a cough and stuffy/runny nose over the weekend. don't have access to pcp

Accepted Answer

Yes: Please do continue whatever workup is needed to evaluate your liver enzymes.

Question 3

what do high liver enzymes mean?

Accepted Answer

Depends . . .: It depends upon which liver enzymes were elevated. High bilirubin suggests blockage or obstruction of the biliary tract. High alt & ast suggest fatty liver or excess alcohol consumption. High protein may be multiple myeloma. Toxic amounts of Acetaminophen (tylenol) can also elevate liver enzymes. Ask physician who ordered test for his/her interpretation & what to do next (possibly ultrasound).

Question 4

could you die from high elevated liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the numbers are extremely high it could be a sign of full on liver failure. The numbers don't kill you. Its the fact that the liver isn't working at all.

Question 5

i have elevated liver enzymes, what is too high?

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Depends on cause: This all depends on the reason that your liver enzymes are elevated.  It is important to try to determine te cause.

Question 6

when are high liver enzymes considered dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Body Detoxifier: Elevated liver enzymes could mean you have hepatitis from some causes like virus, drugs or alcohol or other chemicals. Your liver could be weakened and not be able to detoxify our bodies of unwanted metabolites and then the whole body gets sick. So take care of yourself and talk to your doctor for specific diagnosis and treatment..

Question 7

what are physical symptoms of having high liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Several: Liver enzyme elevation can result in several things, depending on which enzymes and how high. For example, itching as a result of high bilirubin levels; rashes may be seen; nausea and vomiting; diarrhea, etc. So, depending on which enzyme is elevated and to what extent will determine the symptoms. Usually 2-4 x normal does not give symptoms.

Question 8

what does it mean for a person to have high liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Of the liver, also known as hepatitis.

Question 9

how to cure an elevated alt(high liver enzymes)?

Accepted Answer

Find the cause: Probably one of the following -- alcohol, some medication you're allergic to, hepatitis B or C, hemochromatosis, Wilson's, autoimmune hepatitis, antitrypsin deficiency, being overweight / not exercising. All are manageable, and all are danger to your life. Don't 'treat a lab value'. Get to the cause. This would be a great time to get trim &amp; fit regardless.

Question 10

can high liver enzymes occur if my pancreas is going bad?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Elevated lfts with a predominant rise in alp is suggestive of damage or obstruction of the biliary tree (which disrupts the flow of bile out of the liver, called cholestasis). There are a number of conditions that can cause this, including a stone in the common bile duct (choledocholithiasis), cancer of the head of the pancreas, primary sclerosing cholangitis, primary biliary cirrhosis.

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