Question 1

what else can cause high ammonia levels besides liver and kidney functions? i need someone to help me. no one can tell me what is going on.

Accepted Answer

Medications: Apart from liver disease and kidney disease, medications like valproic acid can cause it. Make show the test is down properly and sent over fronzen ice as soon as possible. Using extremley tight tournique or living it on for long time can result im false elevation.

Question 2

any reason bilirubin in an adult male could be slightly elevated while all other blood work including liver and kidney tests is normal?

Accepted Answer

:  Gilbert syndrome,  which is benign and requiring no treatment, is suspected.  This condition is common, affecting up to 5-10% of the white population.

Question 3

my sister took a overdose of 76 tramadol 35mg /325mg paracetamol her tox levels were extremely high she has liver and kidney failure could she survive with this level of damage . thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Hard to speculate. You said her levels were high but what are the damage levels shown by liver enzymes. The cited exposures can kill the kidneys, which can be bypassed but the liver damage may be too much to survive. It certainly suggests a fatal outcome after a slow and messy decline. Prepare yourself and the family for bad news.

Question 4

i had a liver and kidney transplant 2.5 years ago. my lab results are all normal except my al t is elevated by six points.  what are possible causes?

Accepted Answer

Not significant: High ALT suggests liver injury but a 6 point increase is hardly of any significance by itself

Question 5

left foot is always mildly swollen but swells up a lot when drinking beer. what could be the cause? liver and kidney blood tests were fine.

Accepted Answer

Dilation of veins: Most likely you are fine and the swelling is just due to dilation of the veins in the leg and is caused by alcohol. But if its painful, you drink more than 5 drinks/day, you have protein in your urine (your doc may have checked a urinalysis) or you have  had any injuries to your left leg then you may need to be seen and have someone look a little deeper.

Question 6

my brother is in the hospital with a bad liver and kidney problems.   what does a creatin level of  5.2 mean?

Accepted Answer

Poor renal function: It means his kidneys are not functioning well.  One would have to know his previous numbers, his urine output and some other numbers before one can decide whether this number means his kidneys have totally shut down or not; a single number is not enough.

Question 7

could hydrocodone cause liver and kidney problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes to liver problem: Hydrocodone when in combination with tylenol (acetaminophen) can be injurious to liver. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is the culprit in this regard and the guidelines are that the ingested tylenol (acetaminophen) quantity should not exceed 4 gm/day. I am not aware of any known tylenol (acetaminophen) injuries to the kidneys.

Question 8

should i take orlistat? i heard it might cause liver and kidney damage. and can i take 120 mg orlistat powder with water? i have orlistat powder form

Accepted Answer

Orlistat: I think a better way to lose weight is to consult a registered dietician for a one time visit at your local hospital. You will be told your ideal weight, ideal amount of calories you should ingest considering your level of physical activity. Your eating habits will be critiqued and you'll be given a sample diet. Orlistat is pretty safe but messy. Monitor it with blood testing. Take it as directed.

Question 9

can taking percocet for back pain cause liver and kidney damage? been taking for almost a year. less than prescribed but at least one a day.

Accepted Answer

Highly unlikely: The oxycodone is Percocet is not the cause of the problem - it is the tylenol (acetaminophen). One tablet contains 325 mg of tylenol, and that is not enough, even daily, to cause harm in someone who is otherwise healthy and not on other medications or substances (like alcohol in excess) that can damage liver or kidney. Look into non-opiate ways to treat pain:physical therapy, weight loss,exercise.

Question 10

is the cyst or toenail fungus causing pain in my feet when i put my feet down, do i need a biopsy for my feet?been seeing a foot doctor and showed him the cyst,can toenail fungus cause pain?cant get meds cause of liver and kidney issues,why the pain?

Accepted Answer

: I am confused and concerned. You told podiatrist about everything and he ignored   the problem?   Fungus toenails only hurt when ingrown nail. If you are having pain and the doctor ignored you , seek another podiatrist and get proper care

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What causes ammonia levels high if liver and kidney are fine

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What else can cause high ammonia levels besides liver and kidney functions? i need someone to help me. no one can tell me what is going on.

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Any reason bilirubin in an adult male could be slightly elevated while all other blood work including liver and kidney tests is normal?

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My sister took a overdose of 76 tramadol 35mg /325mg paracetamol her tox levels were extremely high she has liver and kidney failure could she survive with this level of damage . thank you?

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I had a liver and kidney transplant 2.5 years ago. my lab results are all normal except my al t is elevated by six points. what are possible causes?

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Left foot is always mildly swollen but swells up a lot when drinking beer. what could be the cause? liver and kidney blood tests were fine.

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My brother is in the hospital with a bad liver and kidney problems. what does a creatin level of 5.2 mean?

A member asked:

Could hydrocodone cause liver and kidney problems?

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Should i take orlistat? i heard it might cause liver and kidney damage. and can i take 120 mg orlistat powder with water? i have orlistat powder form

A member asked:

Can taking percocet for back pain cause liver and kidney damage? been taking for almost a year. less than prescribed but at least one a day.

A member asked:

Is the cyst or toenail fungus causing pain in my feet when i put my feet down, do i need a biopsy for my feet?been seeing a foot doctor and showed him the cyst,can toenail fungus cause pain?cant get meds cause of liver and kidney issues,why the pain?

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