Question 1

what causes a low hematocrit, low hemoglobin, low mcv, and elevated liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Medical illnesses: There are many medical conditions that can cause these things...In general, you have anemia, and abnormal liver function tests that need to be evaluated and treated depending on the results of why you are anemic and have elevated liver enzymes.

Question 2

what will high potassium levels and high liver enzymes cause?

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Worrisome: The high potassium may be from cell breakdown.  The liver enzymes can be related to liver cells but can also come from muscle sources.
Please see your doctor regarding possible muscle cell breakdown as the cause of the findings you mention above.

Question 3

37 yr male; lyme dis, cp, untreated hbp (165/110); very elevated liver enzymes. lipid panel ++.'trii 850, low t.  ;tests ordered. what could cause?

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Multiple causes: I'm not sure what you are asking. Cause what?  Lyme is caused by a bacterial infection, hbp is often genetic but has many other possible causes, there are many possible causes of elevated liver enzymes (infections, alcohol, reactions to meds, toxins), high lipids usually genetic, low t also has many causes; you need a thorough evaluation and careful treatment, as this mix of problems is serious.

Question 4

34m. high am cortisol (777 nmol/l), ufc (55mcg/day). low tt (~160 ng/dl) and low shbg (~10 nmol/l). i also have elevated liver enzymes (alt 74 and ggt 122) suggesting fatty liver (tg 2.55 mg/dl). could these all be related? likely causes?

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: Sorry, I practice in the US so I could not understand the abbreviated terms, especially Canada labs also report them in international unit. What are UFC, TT and SHBG?

Question 5

gallstone, 31% ef, low total bilirubin, high anion gap, hx of elevated liver enzymes. liver enzymes leveled out after taking hormones.causes? advice?

Accepted Answer

HF: you have complex issues. Why do you have HF and also the cause of liver disease ? The AGMA is concerning and has to be worked up. Some of these conditions can be related. What hormones did you take ? I have more questions than answers, more so because you have 2 organ dysfunction and a acid base disorder and they can be related.

Question 6

what medical conditions can cause low hemoglobin, low mcv, elevated liver enzymes ? im extremely fatigued, excessive sweating, fast heartbeat back pai

Accepted Answer

IRON DEF ANEMIA: You have 2 conditions, anemia due to iron def   most likely due to heavy menses. Elevated liver enzymes  may be due to hepatitis. Both conditions linked  may be due to some hemoglobinopathy  such as  thallassemia in addition . Suggest start oral iron and  check  for hepatitis b and c and hemoglobin electrophoresis

Question 7

preg wife-had low tsh high t3/t4 tsabs; drs didn't treat; now has elevated liver enzymes; so, can untreated grave's dis. cause elevated enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Check with MD: Physicians will treat appropriately if needed. Grave's disease would be easily recognized by her md. Her liver enzymes may be elevated for many reasons in pregnancy. Check with her md.

Question 8

are there benign causes of elevated liver enzymes in teenagers?

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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 9

what are the causes of elevated liver enzymes in an otherwise healthy person?

Accepted Answer

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 10

what causes "elevated liver enzymes"?

Accepted Answer

Too Many: There are simply a multitude of causes that can cause "elevated liver enzymes". Seek professional advice from a gastroenterologist or "liver specialist".

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What causes a low hematocrit, low hemoglobin, low mcv, and elevated liver enzymes?

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What will high potassium levels and high liver enzymes cause?

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37 yr male; lyme dis, cp, untreated hbp (165/110); very elevated liver enzymes. lipid panel ++.'trii 850, low t. ;tests ordered. what could cause?

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34m. high am cortisol (777 nmol/l), ufc (55mcg/day). low tt (~160 ng/dl) and low shbg (~10 nmol/l). i also have elevated liver enzymes (alt 74 and ggt 122) suggesting fatty liver (tg 2.55 mg/dl). could these all be related? likely causes?

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Gallstone, 31% ef, low total bilirubin, high anion gap, hx of elevated liver enzymes. liver enzymes leveled out after taking hormones.causes? advice?

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What medical conditions can cause low hemoglobin, low mcv, elevated liver enzymes ? im extremely fatigued, excessive sweating, fast heartbeat back pai

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Preg wife-had low tsh high t3/t4 tsabs; drs didn't treat; now has elevated liver enzymes; so, can untreated grave's dis. cause elevated enzymes?

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Are there benign causes of elevated liver enzymes in teenagers?

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What are the causes of elevated liver enzymes in an otherwise healthy person?

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What causes "elevated liver enzymes"?

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