Question 1

had flu like symptons for a few days and now theyve cleared. but i started gettig jaundice. i have no more symptoms except jaundice and lightish stool?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis: What you described suggests viral hepatitis. It would be prudent to see a doctor.

Question 2

had flu and a week ago. my heart would race at night. later pain upper right side followed by awful back spasm. i got jaundice and rash n orange urine?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis?: Would be concerned about hepatits. You need to go see your doctor and have tests done to evaluate you liver.

Question 3

i have a stubborn friend showing sure signs of jaundice. yellow eyes, skin, vomiting and other flu symptoms. i say go to er. am i right?

Accepted Answer

Jaundiced?: His/her symptoms, when considered together, suggest early onset jaundice due to a liver problem, bile duct/gallbladder problem, or pancreatic disease. This can be serious, may worsen, & deserves urgent physical examination & lab testing. Please get him/her to see a doctor or to present to the emergency room. And absolutely no alcohol.  Yes, you're right on the money!

Question 4

does flu cause elevated liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

May: Flu is a non-specific term and "flu-like" symptoms can occur due to many viral infections, e.g. Cmv, ebv and these viruses can induce liver cell injury and elevate liver enzymes.

Question 5

positive test to epstein barr 3 yrs go. had 'post viral syndrome' since. symptoms: ongoing flu and malaise. elevated rf, liver enzymes. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

See specialists...: A rheumatologist and an infectious disease specialist can evaluate to see if more can be done to decrease symptoms. A hepatologist (liver specialist) can help if there is ongoing liver damage. An immunologist (specialist in immune system disorders) may have some helpful ideas also.

Question 6

i had blood work done on day three of having the flu. liver enzyme function and c reactive protein came back elevated. could this be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Please discuss with your doctor to see if the tests should be repeated once you have recovered from the infection.

Question 7

mom has jaundice w elevated liver enzymes, and elevated amylase and lipase. ct w contrast was done, no tumors seen. could this be pancreatic cancer?

Accepted Answer

It is unclear: Hi kitten40047. The jaundice and elevated enzymes are concerning. It is reassuring to hear that the ct was negative. There may be other reasons for her symptoms. However, in the absence of any other explanation for the symptoms she has, you may want to have mom undergo additional tests, including perhaps MRI or endoscopy, which may shed more light on the pancreatic and liver areas.

Question 8

why do i have high levels of liver enzymes after the flu and fevers?

Accepted Answer

Liver working: Liver cells can be infected by viruses, resulting in the death of these cells and the subsequent leakage of liver enzymes. Alternatively, liver cells produce proteins needed to fight infections, including c-reactive protein and a sedimentation rate.

Question 9

can pregnancy or having a cold/flu elevate your liver enzyme levels? alt level is 54. is this considered high?

Accepted Answer

Some perhaps: Depends on the virus...And on the medicines you are taking, either regularly or for the cold/flu symptoms. Alt=54 is not very high--i would not worry about it. Could ask your dr to recheck it in about 2 weeks (when over cold, etc.) to allay fears, but not essential if no right upper abdominal pain / nausea / stool color changes / yellowing of skin.

Question 10

why would my liver enzyme tests in a normal person rise to alt 300's and ast 200's with the flu?

Accepted Answer

Complicated: One thing which distinguishes influenza from many other viral infections is its systemic manifestations.  It would not be surprising to see a low grade hepatitis in association with this.  If the pulmonary involvement were severe enough there might be low grade right sided failure with hepatic congestion which could do this.  Or you might have something other than influenza.

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Had flu like symptons for a few days and now theyve cleared. but i started gettig jaundice. i have no more symptoms except jaundice and lightish stool?

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Had flu and a week ago. my heart would race at night. later pain upper right side followed by awful back spasm. i got jaundice and rash n orange urine?

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I have a stubborn friend showing sure signs of jaundice. yellow eyes, skin, vomiting and other flu symptoms. i say go to er. am i right?

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Does flu cause elevated liver enzymes?

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Positive test to epstein barr 3 yrs go. had 'post viral syndrome' since. symptoms: ongoing flu and malaise. elevated rf, liver enzymes. what can i do?

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I had blood work done on day three of having the flu. liver enzyme function and c reactive protein came back elevated. could this be the cause?

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Mom has jaundice w elevated liver enzymes, and elevated amylase and lipase. ct w contrast was done, no tumors seen. could this be pancreatic cancer?

A member asked:

Why do i have high levels of liver enzymes after the flu and fevers?

A member asked:

Can pregnancy or having a cold/flu elevate your liver enzyme levels? alt level is 54. is this considered high?

A member asked:

Why would my liver enzyme tests in a normal person rise to alt 300's and ast 200's with the flu?

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