Battle Creek, Michigan
A 34-year-old female asked:

I have had elevated liver enzymes, alt and ast, for 5 years. i have had my gallbladder removed and been tested for all of the basics that would cause liver damage. should i be concerned? i have had some abdominal bloating and swelling in my legs.

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Food allergy: Alcohol would be a likely candidate to do this. Taking NSAID or Tylenol too much? Other areas to explore would be food allergies. https://www.immunolabs.com/finding-the-root-cause-to-achieve-optimal-health/
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Pathology 51 years experience
See below: If you drink alcohol, stop entirely. Avoid Tylenol and and medications containing acetaminophen. If you are overweight, lose weight. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Wish you good health!
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Last updated May 8, 2020

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