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My fianc was just told he has low testosterone and elevated liver enzymes and has been very itchy. he is not a drinker. what could this mean?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Hepatitis: Elevated liver enzymes suggest hepatitis which is a fancy way of saying inflamed liver. Lots of reasons for hepatitis including alcohol, acetaminophen, other medications, environmental exposures & infections (in past, mainly from blood transfusions, but these days more likely from sexual encounters & dirty needles (tattoos & drugs)). Genetics (hemochromatosis) can do this, too. Go see your doc!

Answered 12/20/2012

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Various causes: There are several causes of high liver enzymes - viral hepatitis, meds, fatty liver, hemochromatosis. Any chronic illness can cause low testosterone. Hemochromatosis can cause both.

Answered 10/9/2014

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