Question 1

how do i lower liver enzyme levels?

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What is the cause?: The treatment will depend on the cause. Liver enzymes can be elevated in a case of acute hepatitis , in hepatitis c ( acute and chronic), in drug overdose (tylenol, alchol etc) , drug related ( some statin /cholesterol medication, chemotherapy etc); red blood cell destruction ( hemolysis ) ;liver failure etc. You need to know why , before you can do something about it. Talk to your doctor in detail.

Question 2

foods that lower liver enzymes levels?

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It depends: It depends on the reason for elevation.For example if its caused by alcoholism then simply avoiding alcohol is good. If its caused by "fatty liver disease" then following weight loss diet and losing weight might help you with that ....

Question 3

what is the highest level liver enzymes can reach?

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: I've seen them in the thousands. The reason for your question is not clear nor is what you would do with the information. You are welcome to start over and provide background about the situation and a clear question.

Question 4

what happens when your liver enzyme levels are above 40?

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Liver damage: Persistent elevation of liver enzymes (ast, alt) is indicative of liver cell damage. The causes are multiple.

Question 5

what are normal liver enzyme levels in a healthy individual?

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Liver tests: There are about eight or 10 tests which can be termed a "liver test". Each of them has different normal values. In addition, some of the normal values vary depending on which lab performs the test. Having said all that, a good  approximation of all the liver test normal values can be found here: http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/liver-function-tests/basics/results /prc-20012602

Question 6

my liver enzymes are high. at what level does it become serious?

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Depends: It depends on the underlying cause of the liver enzyme elevations. The most common cause these days is a one to five fold increase in liver enzymes due to fatty liver disease, however other causes like alcohol, autoimmune disease, hepatitis, etc can cause elevations. See a hepatologist to determine the cause. If your enzymes are over 500, it is concerning, depending on other factors and lab values.

Question 7

is there a medication i could take to lower my liver enzyme levels?

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You need: To find out the cause of the enzyme elevation.  There are treatments if it is a virus, and youshould steer clear of alcohol if that is a potential cause and until one is found, but many medications can cause the "trans-aminitis". No heal-all for this serious finding need to see an internist/hepatologist.

Question 8

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?

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Give us the results: 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 9

what can someone do to bring down any high level of liver enzymes alt (sgpt)?

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Find cause: Don't treat a lab value. If the cause is alcohol, medication allergy, hepatitis virus, autoimmunity, iron overload, or Wilson's, get treated. This may simply be your body's way of asking for more exercise. Best wishes

Question 10

i'm 78 i was told my liver enzymes were elevated and sugar level was 367 is this dangerous ?

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Sugar level 367: Yes this could be very dangerous.  Urge your friend to see her doctor for complete evaluation and treatment.  Your friend probably has diabetes and needs treatment.

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