Question 1

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 2

are there benign causes of elevated liver enzymes in teenagers?

Accepted Answer

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 3

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 4

is sorbiline syurp is good for elevated liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

: Do not believe in supplements for liver problem.

Question 5

could heavy weight lifting cause elevated liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Not really.: Weight lifting can elevate sgot, an enzyme found in the liver and muscle.  Sgpt is more the canary in the cage.  If i see someone with SGOT elevations (usually mild) with a normal SGPT (which comes only from liver), i order a cpk, which comes back elevated.  I see this frequently in my sports medicine practice, when patients work out in the morning before their appoinment with me!

Question 6

can hypoglycaemia and elevated liver enzymes be related??

Accepted Answer

Yes: Liver cell necrosis can cause both.

Question 7

can longterm use of  miralax cause elevated liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

NO: Miralax only works inside the colon and not absorbed in to the body

Question 8

does elevated liver enzymes cause you to be tired all the time?

Accepted Answer

No: Elevated liver enzymes means your liver is undergoing damage.  That doesn't usually cause fatigue although the underlying condition causing the damage may also cause your fatigue.  For example some kind of hepatitis, too much alcohol, etc.  You should discuss this with your doctor, and if not already done get tested for viral hepatitis, esp. Hepatitis c.

Question 9

how common is elevated liver enzymes while taking isotrentinoin?

Accepted Answer

Pretty rare to see: Significant elevation of liver enzymes is reported to be quite rare, although elevated lipids is quite common, esp. triglycerides and LDL.  Mild elevation of LDH is reported as is elevated alk phosphatase, but not clinically significant enough to stop treatment. It is advised, however, to monitor regularly during treatment.

Question 10

how long would you have to be drinking for elevated liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

A single drink: A single drink will cause elevation of liver enzymes, if you test next morning.

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