Question 1

Is an elevated liver enzyme dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the test and the level. Certainly it warrants some kind of explanation...Not to be blown off imho.

Question 2

I have elevated liver enzyme levels and was on dioycycline for 5 months (from nov. 2016 - march, 2017).  they have come down but are still high.  do y?

Accepted Answer

If you can send us the present results of your liver Function tests(LFTs) we can be more helpful to you. Most often the liver enzymes will normalize if the offending agent has been removed from your body.

Question 3

I am male 41 years, for 5 years i've found elevated liver enzyme sgpt only till now it's between 80-100?

Accepted Answer

If your SGPT has been elvated and other liver function tests, viral studies and ultrasound exam of the liver are normal, then this is most likey insignificant abnormality of liver enzyme. Alcohol and prescription drugs are a common cause of liver enzymes elevation.

Question 4

What would cause elevated liver enzyme and dilated cbs?

Accepted Answer

Stones in the bile duct when they come out of the gallbladder, sometimes obstruction from different things. Depending on your symptoms- pain, fever, how high the enzymes are- you need ultrasound or other tests.

Question 5

Recently blood work showed an elevated liver enzyme. what may cause this?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis from any cause can elevate your liver enzymes.Common causes include excessive alcohol use(drinking heavy) or a viral hepatitis like hepatitis-b or hepatitis-c. Your doctor can run further tests to find the cause and advise you about treatment as most forms of hepatitis can be preveted or treated.

Question 6

What natural therapies can reduce my elevated liver enzyme alt (sgpt) level?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 kinds of liver enzyme abnormalities--that signal disease of the liver cells or of the bile ducts.Abnormal liver tests may reflect fatty liver, too much alcohol, toxic exposure, occupational exposures, lot's of viral infections, metabolic problems, familial liver diseases, problems with gallbladder, bile ducts, & pancreas. What are you treating with "natural therapy"?  Best to find out!

Question 7

Other than elevated liver enzyme levels, what other blood tests diagnose cholestasis?

Accepted Answer

By definition it is a diagnosis of abnl blood work. That being said cholestatic changes can be seen with a liver biopsy.

Question 8

Can pregnancy alone cause elevated liver enzyme levels? alt level was 54. is this considered high?

Accepted Answer

Alt of 54 is slightly elevated. Normal pregnancy is not associated with elevation of alt. Do you drink or take any medications? It would be good to discuss this with your ob.

Question 9

If i have very moderate elevated liver enzyme; should i not consider getting pregnant at this time?

Accepted Answer

More moorland is finding the cause. Most common cause is a fatty liver which can be improved with simple diet changes.

Question 10

Elevated liver enzyme level alt 54:is this that high to be concerned?what are normal levels? can this be caused if u have a cold or are pregnant?

Accepted Answer

The cause may be something as simple as being a bit allergic to your cold medicine. Your physician's next step is for you to repeat the level off alcohol and meds. If it's still up, a search for one of the dangerous-but-treatable causes (wilson's, hepatitis, iron-overload, a few others) may begin.

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I have elevated liver enzyme levels and was on dioycycline for 5 months (from nov. 2016 - march, 2017). they have come down but are still high. do y?

I am male 41 years, for 5 years i've found elevated liver enzyme sgpt only till now it's between 80-100?

What would cause elevated liver enzyme and dilated cbs?

Recently blood work showed an elevated liver enzyme. what may cause this?

What natural therapies can reduce my elevated liver enzyme alt (sgpt) level?

Other than elevated liver enzyme levels, what other blood tests diagnose cholestasis?

Can pregnancy alone cause elevated liver enzyme levels? alt level was 54. is this considered high?

If i have very moderate elevated liver enzyme; should i not consider getting pregnant at this time?

Elevated liver enzyme level alt 54:is this that high to be concerned?what are normal levels? can this be caused if u have a cold or are pregnant?

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