Question 1

does anyone have loose stool when liver enzymes are high?

Accepted Answer

High liver enzyme : Although loose stool can be a non-specific symptom due to various condition such as certain food, lactose intolerance, etc., elevated liver enzyme probably should be evaluated. Particular, in someone who has elevated liver enzyme and chronic loose bowel movement, one always has to consider a condition such as ulcerative colitis. I would make sure that you review your condition with your doctor.

Question 2

elevated liver enzymes, (no alcohol, no tylenol)  bright to dull red blood and mucus in stool.. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Blood in stool: You should be evaluated by a GI dr you could have colitis, ulcers or even cancer causing your bleeding. Your abnormal liver test need further evaluation with ultrasound and blood tests.

Question 3

blood work confirmed high liver enzymes. may have sibo, i did have h pylori, i have ibs and pcos and gastritis. found eggs in stool and was going to test for a parasite. if your liver is in a chronic state but you have a parasite how do you treatit?

Accepted Answer

Liver inflammation: You will need to discuss with your treating physician.  If the liver inflammation is due to a liver parasite, treating the infection is very helpful.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

right ab pain extends 2 back & ribs at times. intermittent but daily for weeks. clear ct scan & colonoscopy. slightly elevated liver enzymes. ?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound: If you are having pain in the right upper abdomen that goes to the back and elevated liver enzymes, the best test to have is an ultrasound to evaluate for gallbladder disease. Colonoscopy will not see it and ct will miss many. Good luck.

Question 7

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 8

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 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 anyone have loose stool when liver enzymes are high?

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Elevated liver enzymes, (no alcohol, no tylenol) bright to dull red blood and mucus in stool.. should i worry?

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Blood work confirmed high liver enzymes. may have sibo, i did have h pylori, i have ibs and pcos and gastritis. found eggs in stool and was going to test for a parasite. if your liver is in a chronic state but you have a parasite how do you treatit?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

Can a uti cause slightly elevated liver enzymes?

A member asked:

Right ab pain extends 2 back & ribs at times. intermittent but daily for weeks. clear ct scan & colonoscopy. slightly elevated liver enzymes. ?

A member asked:

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.

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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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