Question 1

what is a good treatment for elevated liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Find the cause: These are always worrisome. If they're still up after no alcohol, meds or marathons for two weeks, you'll be tested for the viral hepatitis group, autoimmune hepatitis, hemochromatosis, wilson's, and antitrypsin deficiency. If none of these are a factor, a lifestyle change to a focus on aerobic fitness may well bring them down & bring other benefits as well.

Question 2

what treatment for  common duct cyst? elevated liver enzymes, abd. pain

Accepted Answer

May need surgery: This needs careful study by a gastroenterologist and depending on the details of the workup may require surgery.  It would also depend on the overall medical condition and whether or not there is underlying liver disease.  The precise location of the cyst is also important, as involvement of the pancreas would have a large impact on treatment and decision making.

Question 3

does the antibiotic augmentin cause elevated liver enzymes (alt/ast). im on in it and need blood work before my next ms treatment. just curios. ?

Accepted Answer

Augmentin: Yes it can.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4945382/

Amoxicillin alone  if applicable  is a safer alternative. Please call you doctor to discuss.

Question 4

been sick 1yr. diangosis 1wk ago with lyme. neuro and joint symptoms. pos ana, low wbc, high liver enzymes. how long should i expect treatment to be? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Up to 1 month: It may take up to a month of IV antibiotics, depending on the severity and specifics of your case. Evidence for benefit of additional weeks or months of IV antibiotics is mostly anecdotal  , and must be weighed against the risk of line infection, adverse drug effects, and destroying the balance of your microbiome.

Question 5

do slightly elevated liver enzymes always mean cancer? i'm only 20 and don't want to be worried.

Accepted Answer

No: Elevated liver enzymes can be caused by many things, meds, foods, infections, stones, etc. It's not very specific to any one thing. Many times they will resolve on their own. Just discuss them with your doctor.

Question 6

why do i have slightly elevated liver enzymes at times and not other times? docs have looked for hep. and many other things. going on 10 years.

Accepted Answer

Elevated LFTs: Without more details, it is hard to say. Levels that are no more than twice normal yield a different list of possibilities than if they are , say, 10x  normal. Low elevations may be due to medications and/or supplements you take, metabolic conditions, or a long list of other causes. Inherited disorders are also possible. Consult a hepatologist.

Question 7

is it ok to drink wine if you have slightly elevated liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

First find out why: Your liver enzymes are elevated. Alcohol intake is a common cause of elevated liver enzymes. Also avoid acetaminophen/tylenol.

Question 8

can a uti cause slightly elevated liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: With any infection, you can get dehydrated ; will have an inflammatory reaction. Dehydration can raise liver enzymes to a small extent. In addition, liver enzymes are involved in the inflammatory reaction so they will go up too. After the infection is resolved, the liver enzymes should go back down within a few days. If you are back to your "normal self" ; the enzymes are still high, see your dr.

Question 9

how safe is lipitor (atorvastatin) for heart patients with slightly elevated liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Usually Very Safe: Your slightly elevated liver enzymes should be evaluated by your physician. If no significant problem is found it is safe to take lipitor (atorvastatin). Monitoring liver enzymes is frequently done on a periodic basis. Small elevations of liver enzymes over baseline on Lipitor (atorvastatin) is not an indication of liver damage and can be safely followed.

Question 10

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.

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Does the antibiotic augmentin cause elevated liver enzymes (alt/ast). im on in it and need blood work before my next ms treatment. just curios. ?

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Been sick 1yr. diangosis 1wk ago with lyme. neuro and joint symptoms. pos ana, low wbc, high liver enzymes. how long should i expect treatment to be? thanks.

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Do slightly elevated liver enzymes always mean cancer? i'm only 20 and don't want to be worried.

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Why do i have slightly elevated liver enzymes at times and not other times? docs have looked for hep. and many other things. going on 10 years.

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Is it ok to drink wine if you have slightly elevated liver enzymes?

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Can a uti cause slightly elevated liver enzymes?

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How safe is lipitor (atorvastatin) for heart patients with slightly elevated liver enzymes?

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?

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