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Please tell me what can cause sudden elevation of liver levels in a primary biliary cirrhosis pt on meds?
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Repeat and see GI: Primary biliary cirrhosis is an autoimmune disease of the liver that affect women more than men. Medications for treatment include ursodeoxycholic acid and steroids for acute flairs. Transient elevations may occur for a variety of reasons: 1) exacerbation of pbc; 2) injury to liver from another cause, e.g. Alcohol, tylenol; 3) viral infection, hepatitis or other virus. Repeat labs and see md.
Answered 6/7/2014
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