Question 1

if i had elevated liver enzymes and enlarged spleen due to mononucleosis, how long do i need to wait to drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

How do you feel?: You'll know when you're ready because you'll feel fully recovered. I hope you're not in any hurry, and that for the rest of your life you'll drink sensibly.

Question 2

9 month old baby constantly presses on her belly. ~2 month duration. has mildly elevated liver enzymes. seems slightly fatigued. mono?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: There are many enzyme studies that will read high id adult standards are used but just reflect normal in kids. If truly up, they can go there during many simple childhood viral illnesses, including mono, many tire during illness. If you have concerns discuss with your doc. Mono tests can be negative in the early months of true mono and may never turn positive,but an EB viral study might confirm it

Question 3

27 y/o female with 4 days history of fever, night sweats, headache, generalized painful lymphadenopathy,  fatigue, elevated liver enzymes? mono neg

Accepted Answer

Bacterial infections: Looks acute- any associated pharyngitis? To look for other rare causes TB / lymphomas.

Question 4

had mono w/ high liver enzymes. got better and went to college. still have high liver enzymes. i still drink almost every weekend is that safe?

Accepted Answer

No: Probably best not to drink until enzymes return to normal and, even then, to limit alcohol  intake for several months.

Question 5

had mono over the summer. spleen was swollen & high liver enzymes. im in college and a few days after drinking it feels like my spleen hurts. ideas?

Accepted Answer

Mono: Spleen in involvement usually resolves after 4-6 weeks, also drinking should not affect your spleen.  Perhaps your stomach is what may be hurting? It is in the same area of your abdomen.

Question 6

can mono cause high liver enzymes, itchy skin (no rash), gallbaldder thickening, pain in lower abdomen and upper lower back and anxiety?
this sysptoms started 2 months postpartum.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Mono can cause a wide spectrum of signs and symptoms. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 7

i had a virus in march and had slightly elevated liver enzymes. now in july my alt has increased to 100. the dr doesnt seemed that concerned but i am. how long after a virus can it take for them to come back down? also can the elevate while healing?

Accepted Answer

: I don't consider that level much of an elevation. I would re-test in 3 months and barring a new flu or other systemic virus it should drift down into a lower zone.

Question 8

are elevated liver enzymes across 8 months considered normal or a concern? alt is 46 and ggt is 156. they have been higher. i dont drink.

Accepted Answer

Metabolic liver: Fatty liver can be due to metabolic syndrome which can cause some elevation of liver enzymes.
Stay under care of primary care doctor.
Blood tests every 6 months or sooner.

change diet- low carbohydrate diet with a lot of vegetables,fruits &amp; nuts.

Question 9

i'm 5'4, 230lbs. have elevated liver enzymes. lexapro and percocet 1daily. could this be my weight or my meds? np doesn't seem worried but i am! i've lost 100lbs but sill over weight. can i ask for more testing? very scared. healthy otherwise.

Accepted Answer

Rule out...: I'm betting it's lack of exercise. You can address this. You need to have hepatitis B and C, Wilson's, hemochromatosis, and autoimmune hepatitis ruled out. If it's lack of exercise, there's often fat in the liver on ultrasound. This isn't to be taken lightly. I also trust you're sensible and don't drink alcohol. Why not hit the fitness circuit harder and see if it doesn't fix things?

Question 10

what can cause elevated liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Elevated liver enzymes can be caused by inflammattion and infection (hepatiitis), trauma to liver, medications toxic to liver, alcohol, fatty liver, cirrhosis, liver cancer etc.

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If i had elevated liver enzymes and enlarged spleen due to mononucleosis, how long do i need to wait to drink alcohol?

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9 month old baby constantly presses on her belly. ~2 month duration. has mildly elevated liver enzymes. seems slightly fatigued. mono?

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27 y/o female with 4 days history of fever, night sweats, headache, generalized painful lymphadenopathy, fatigue, elevated liver enzymes? mono neg

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Had mono w/ high liver enzymes. got better and went to college. still have high liver enzymes. i still drink almost every weekend is that safe?

A member asked:

Had mono over the summer. spleen was swollen & high liver enzymes. im in college and a few days after drinking it feels like my spleen hurts. ideas?

A member asked:

Can mono cause high liver enzymes, itchy skin (no rash), gallbaldder thickening, pain in lower abdomen and upper lower back and anxiety? this sysptoms started 2 months postpartum.

A member asked:

I had a virus in march and had slightly elevated liver enzymes. now in july my alt has increased to 100. the dr doesnt seemed that concerned but i am. how long after a virus can it take for them to come back down? also can the elevate while healing?

A member asked:

Are elevated liver enzymes across 8 months considered normal or a concern? alt is 46 and ggt is 156. they have been higher. i dont drink.

A member asked:

I'm 5'4, 230lbs. have elevated liver enzymes. lexapro and percocet 1daily. could this be my weight or my meds? np doesn't seem worried but i am! i've lost 100lbs but sill over weight. can i ask for more testing? very scared. healthy otherwise.

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What can cause elevated liver enzymes?

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