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High alt liver enzymes. no cause found. i've received 6 blood tests in the past 1 and 1/2 months. in each my alt liver enzymes were extremely high. i have tested negative for numerous illnesses included hepatitis a, b, and c, hiv 1 and 2, fatty liver dise

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Dr. Joy Jackson answered

Ask : Ask to be tested for mononucleosis. This is a common cause of elevated liver enzymes, even after the symptoms of mono have resolved. Otherwise follow up with a liver specialist for further investigation/work up. Good luck.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Prevention : Consult a gastroenterologist. Don't take any medication that has acetaminophen, no alcohol, review all medications, including OTC and herbal remedies with your GI doc.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

High alt liver enzymes. no cause found. i've received 6 blood tests in the past 1 and 1/2 months. in each my alt liver enzymes were extremely high. i have tested negative for numerous illnesses included hepatitis a, b, and c, hiv 1 and 2, fatty liver dise

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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