Question 1

how do i determine what causes elevated enzymes in my liver?

Accepted Answer

Can be difficult: You need to see your pcp or a gastroenterologist.  A complete history, review of systems and examination including a review of all you medications and anything you ingest or otc meds and things along with any alcohol or drugs you use and a general history of transfusions, sexual practices and much more.  Lab studies along with scans (ultrasound or ct or MRI or other ) may be needed.  Get checked.

Question 2

what are some of the reasons for elevated enzymes in the liver?

Accepted Answer

Liver enzymes: Many things can elevate liver enzymes: infection like hepatitis, inflammation from too much alcohol, medications (many meds are metabolized by the liver & thus have potential to cause irritation & enzyme elevation), tumors, & more. If your enzymes are elevated, you doc will seek out the cause to correct the problem.

Question 3

what is impaired liver enzymes?

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Usually liver cell: Injury. Liver enzymes are elevated whenever there is injury to liver cells. Common causes are alcohol intake, hepatitis c infection and side effects of medications. All lab results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the test is usually in the best position to do that.

Question 4

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 5

what will happen if my liver enzymes are too high?

Accepted Answer

Possib. liver injury: Depending on which enzymes are elevated, and the degree of elevation, high liver enzymes can signal different health conditions ranging from alcohol-induced injury to viral hepatitis to fibrosis to cirrhosis or even liver cancer.  Because of the variable causes of liver enzyme elevation, it is important to consult a physician as to the specific cause and the specific treatment regimen indicated.

Question 6

is low liver enzymes serious?

Accepted Answer

No: Reference ranges are set up so that several percent of healthies fall outside. If the low 'zymes meant anything, you'd already know you have massive liver failure -- and you wouldn't be writing healthtap.

Question 7

what causes a high liver enzyme?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Alcohol, viral hepatitis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, cmv, ebv, leptosprosis, biliary obstruction, right sided heart failure, wilson disease, some drugs,  and more.

Question 8

how can i improve my liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the etiology of your elevations!  In America, common causes of elevated liver enzymes include being overweight, alcoholism and medications.  Weight loss, cessation of alcohol and a healthier lifestyle are a great place to start!  Other treatable causes of elevated liver enzymes need interpretation by a physician.

Question 9

what can lead to low liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

No disease: There is no disease association with low levels of liver enzymes in the blood.

Question 10

how do i lower liver enzyme levels?

Accepted Answer

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.

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