Question 1

hi i went to the er with chest pains. i have high anxiety. they did a d dimer test. it was 2.41. they ordered a ct with contrast .. no clots found. all other levels were normal and i was discharged. i do have elevated liver enzymes if that matters?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain : Chest pain in 27 years with a negative CT chest. even if you have no stomach symptoms, the treatment of choice is a PPI (proton pump inhibitor ) like Nexium with the idea that the stomach is a very common reason for chest pain. Speak to your doctor I am certainly not seeing the entire picture. Do you have shortness of breath, leg swelling, how is your anxiety or health

Question 2

can elevation in liver enzyme cause metallic taste??

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Metallic taste: although it is possible for liver disease to cause a metallic taste in the mouth, it is not a very common or usual symptom of elevated liver tests. There are many other less serious possible reasons for that metallic taste, including medications, supplements, poor oral hygiene, and infection. You should see your primary care doctor for further evaluation. Good luck.

Question 3

can xanax (alprazolam) cause an elevation in liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Xanax (alprazolam) &amp; liver labs: While it is not common Xanax (alprazolam) can cause hepatotoxicity. If labs were normal before &amp; now elevated liver enzymes are present I suggest you work with your prescriber to gradually taper and d/c eventually. There are many other options but first talk to your prescriber.

Question 4

i have had mild elevation of my liver enzymes for 3 years. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Need data: What are the actual levels? Do you drink or take any medication? How long has this been the case? Are there any other health issues? This warrants a discussion with your doctor.

Question 5

what can cause liver enzyme elevation if no alcohol/sweets involved?

Accepted Answer

Many things: some common ones are fatty liver, viral hepatitis, certain medications, etc.

Question 6

slight elevation-liver enzymes, hat-ast, 39, hat-alt 58, what does it mean?

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You'll get a workup: I see that you already have a fatty liver diagnosis. I assume you are alcohol-free and that none of your medicines have caused you problems in the past. Your physician may check you for hepatitis b / c  and/or hemochromatosis. Bteting this is non-alcoholic fatty liver. Often, renewing your commitment to aerobic fitness can get your liver back to health.

Question 7

last week had a bad stomach bug and liver enzymes were elevated. this week redid blood and all normal again. what caused the elevation?

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Liver inflamed: Most likely the stomach bug (gastroenteritis) caused associated liver inflammation.  Cause may have been virus, bacteria, parasite or even ingested toxin.  Liver inflammation can resolve spontaneously thanks to immune system and ability to eliminate toxins.

Question 8

severe familial hyperlipidemia. crestor 20 mg and 10 mg caused significant liver enzyme elevation. doctor wants to try pravastain 40 mg. will this help and have a lesser chance of damage to liver? will it reduce inflammation markers like crestor ?

Accepted Answer

: The preferred treatment for this is to use a device that removes lipids (lipohoresis) from your blood. Ask about it and try to get seen in a lipid clinic in one of the medical schools near you.

Question 9

my husband went in for a routine physical and his liver enzymes were alt was 200 test was redrawn 48 hours later and alt increased to 600. ?

Accepted Answer

Serious. ?hepatitis?: Hepatitis is defined as inflammation of liver cells, as is indicated by elevation in serum transaminases (ast and/or alt). Hepatitis can be caused by a variety of issues (infectious, ischemic, metabolic, toxic, infiltrative, alcohol-related, drugs, etc.).  It is impossible to say why his liver tests are elevated without more information--so, what tests have been done ; what has been ruled out?

Question 10

on methotrexate /weekly injections x 3months.in last week, waking up nightly very nauseated. could increased liver enzymes cause nausea?

Accepted Answer

See below: The nausea and the elevated liver enzymes are probably due to the methotrexate.  Your rheumatologist should know about your symptoms.

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D dimer elevation with increased liver enzymes

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Hi i went to the er with chest pains. i have high anxiety. they did a d dimer test. it was 2.41. they ordered a ct with contrast .. no clots found. all other levels were normal and i was discharged. i do have elevated liver enzymes if that matters?

A member asked:

Can elevation in liver enzyme cause metallic taste??

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Can xanax (alprazolam) cause an elevation in liver enzymes?

A member asked:

I have had mild elevation of my liver enzymes for 3 years. should i be worried?

A member asked:

What can cause liver enzyme elevation if no alcohol/sweets involved?

A member asked:

Slight elevation-liver enzymes, hat-ast, 39, hat-alt 58, what does it mean?

A member asked:

Last week had a bad stomach bug and liver enzymes were elevated. this week redid blood and all normal again. what caused the elevation?

A member asked:

Severe familial hyperlipidemia. crestor 20 mg and 10 mg caused significant liver enzyme elevation. doctor wants to try pravastain 40 mg. will this help and have a lesser chance of damage to liver? will it reduce inflammation markers like crestor ?

A member asked:

My husband went in for a routine physical and his liver enzymes were alt was 200 test was redrawn 48 hours later and alt increased to 600. ?

A member asked:

On methotrexate /weekly injections x 3months.in last week, waking up nightly very nauseated. could increased liver enzymes cause nausea?

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