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My doctor has told me my liver is boarder line. slightly raised. what dose this mean. i don't drink alcohol. only now and again thank you?

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Liver enzymes: Possible causes of elevated liver enzymes, besides alcohol, are hepatitis such as viral, muscle injuries such as heart or kidney, & many drugs/toxins.

Answered 10/1/2015

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A member asked:

My doctor has told me my liver is boarder line. slightly raised. what dose this mean. i don't drink alcohol. only now and again thank you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

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