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What are some causes of elevated liver function showing on blood test? thank you!

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See below: There is a long list of causes as given in the website provided below. Common causes are use of alcohol, hepatitis, heart failure and some drugs/medications. http://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/elevated-liver-enzymes/basics/definition/sym-20050830

Answered 1/21/2015

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