Question 1

can vyvanse (30mg) cause elevated liver enzymes? ast at 84 and alt at 162?

Accepted Answer

: It's stated that high doses for prolonged period of time can, but you're dose isn't high. Have you had a complete liver panel,cbc&amp;diff,,monotest and a viral hepatitis panel performed? Any alcohol excess or taking other meds &amp; supplements? A liver ultrasound will also look for liver pathology. I recommend consulting a hepatologist or gastroenterologist for evaluation, appropriate testing&amp; follow-up

Question 2

can lysine help lower high liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Lysine: Lysine has been associated with various health benefits- protects against cold sores, anxiety reduction, improves calcium absorption, promotes wound healing.  I am unaware that lysine has signficant benefits for reducing high liver enzymes.

Question 3

how to cure an elevated alt(high liver enzymes)?

Accepted Answer

Find the cause: Probably one of the following -- alcohol, some medication you're allergic to, hepatitis B or C, hemochromatosis, Wilson's, autoimmune hepatitis, antitrypsin deficiency, being overweight / not exercising. All are manageable, and all are danger to your life. Don't 'treat a lab value'. Get to the cause. This would be a great time to get trim &amp; fit regardless.

Question 4

can celiac disease cause very high liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Depends!: Elevated liver enzymes can be due to a number of different conditions. They can even be elevated temporarily for no reason, &amp; fall to normal the next time it is checked.  Are you on any meds?  Do you feel bad?  There isn't enough info to give you a decent answer.  Give a little more history, and add any meds or other medical problems that you have in your health history and it will help us answer

Question 5

what are the risks of having very high liver enzymes levels?

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Depends on the: Reason for the elevation of enzymes. The common causes are alcohol intake, viral hepatitis, medication side effects and auto-immune disorders. The common risk is cirrhosis and liver failure. Visit this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/elevated-liver-enzymes/my00508.

Question 6

is there such thing as innocent causes for high liver enzymes (alt)?

Accepted Answer

ALT: ALT=alanine aminotransferase, previously known as SGPT is used as a marker of liver damage, but is present in low amounts in normal individuals. Sources other than liver also exist. Elevations above the normal range are found in some "innocent" cases depending on population studied, drugs that may be in use, etc. Occasionally, exercise can transiently increase levels, for example.

Question 7

i am wondering what jean ewings diskinseia is? i know it has to do with high liver enzymes. and can you die from this?

Accepted Answer

Dyskinesia: I am not sure whether or not you are mixing the concepts of "biliary dyskinesia ( where liver function tests are diagnostic) " or ewing's  test for dyskinesia, which are used to diagnose movement disorders. I would need more information to properly address your questions.

Question 8

what are high liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Transaminases: Usually, elevated liver enzymes mean elevated sgot/ast and sgpt/alt, less often alkaline phosphatase and its kindred. These are released from injured (not necessarily dead) liver cells in a host of illnesses, several of which will kill you if they're missed.

Question 9

what do high liver enzymes mean?

Accepted Answer

Depends . . .: It depends upon which liver enzymes were elevated. High bilirubin suggests blockage or obstruction of the biliary tract. High alt & ast suggest fatty liver or excess alcohol consumption. High protein may be multiple myeloma. Toxic amounts of Acetaminophen (tylenol) can also elevate liver enzymes. Ask physician who ordered test for his/her interpretation & what to do next (possibly ultrasound).

Question 10

what can cause extremely high liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Usually some form of acute hepatitis or liver injury.  Common causes are viruses, medications and fulminant hepatitis, a serious condition that can require liver transplant.

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