Question 1

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 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 will happen if my liver enzymes are too high?

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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 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

can anorexia cause elevated liver enzymes?

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Yes: It is quite common.

Question 6

help! can aspirin raise your liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Not in usual doses: Usual doses of Aspirin do not materially affect liver enzyme levels.

Question 7

would elevated liver enzymes cause a fever?

Accepted Answer

No but the cause....: No.But the cause of the elevated enzymes, whether some inflammatory process, including infection, may trigger a febrile response.

Question 8

can bone problems cause elevated liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Shared enzyme: Alkaline phosphatase is elevated in both bone and liver disorders, though it is possible to ascertain the source of the enzyme. After that it depends on the type of bone disease.

Question 9

can taking benadryl nightly elevate liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

: If taking a therapeutic dose under medical care- it would not

Question 10

will gallstones cause liver enzymes to be elevated?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it usually: Means that the gallstones are in the common duct, causing intermittent obstruction or inflammation.  It is a complication of gallstones, and a bit more complicated to treat than gallstones in your gallbladder.

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