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 answered
31 years experience Family Medicine
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.
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Answered on Feb 12, 2020
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
48 years experience Pathology
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!
Answered on Feb 15, 2020
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