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What could cause an elevated liver profile, determined by bloodwork? having an abdominal ultrasound in 2 days, and i am scared.
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Fatty liver...: Alcohol and fatty liver are the two most common causes of elevated lfts (e.g. Ast/alt). The list of other, less common possible causes is long and includes chronic hepatitis, autoimmune diseases, drugs, granulomatous diseases and metabolic liver diseases. Good luck!
Answered 5/15/2013
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