Question 1

if u sober up and eat real healthy after knowing u have high liver enzymes can everything go back to normal?

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Maybe.: If the high elevation in liver enzymes was due to alcohol, there is a possibility that things can return to normal. There is also a possibility that it will not.  Liver enzyme abnormalities are very likely to recur with any alcohol use. Abstinence must be lifelong.

Question 2

what are high liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Transaminases: Usually, elevated liver enzymes mean elevated sgot/ast and sgpt/alt, less often alkaline phosphatase and its kindred. These are released from injured (not necessarily dead) liver cells in a host of illnesses, several of which will kill you if they're missed.

Question 3

what do high liver enzymes mean?

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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

what can cause extremely high liver enzymes?

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Many causes: Usually some form of acute hepatitis or liver injury.  Common causes are viruses, medications and fulminant hepatitis, a serious condition that can require liver transplant.

Question 5

what food to eat to lower high liver enzymes?

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See Doctor: Infectious hepatitis can be a reason for elevated liver enzymes.  Acetaminophen related products such as Norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) can also cause this.  Some turn to certain supplements for assistance.  Milk thistle, nac, Alpha lipoic acid have all been studied for liver support.   Nac is actually used in the er to protect the liver from Acetaminophen toxicity.  Avoid alcohol.  Get doctor assistance and monitoring.

Question 6

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 7

i have elevated liver enzymes, what is too high?

Accepted Answer

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 8

can you tell me how to lower high liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Alcohol intake is a common cause or elevated liver enzymes. If you drink, stop entirely. Other common causes are viral hepatitis, side effects of drugs and heart failure. It is not an issue for self  diagnosis or self treatment. Please consult your doctor.

Question 9

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 10

what are physical symptoms of having high liver enzymes?

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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.

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