for what length of time do liver enzymes stay elevated?

Question

If I have very moderate elevated liver enzyme; should I not consider getting pregnant at this time?

Answer 1

Depends on cause: Alcohol is a common cause of elevated enzymes and levels come down in a couple of weeks if one stops drinking. On the other end is chronic hepatitis due to may causes and in that disorder the enzymes remain elevated.

Answer 2

Usually OK: When we talk about liver enzymes, we are usually referring to transaminases (sgot/sgpt, ast/alt). The lower limit of normal is either zero or close to zero. Therefore having a low value of one of these is not an issue. Albumin and protein can be low in malnutrition or protein-losing kidney disease. And severe malnutrition will cause everything to be very low across the board.

Answer 3

See below: Deficiency of pyridoxine can result in spuriously low ALT and AST.

Answer 4

Poor gum health: No poor gum health from gingivitis to periontiditis does not elevate liver enzymes. But some systemic diseases can cause poor gum health and gum disease, and if they effect the liver functions, in that case you can have gum disease and elevated liver enzymes. Gum disease doe not elevate liver enzymes.

Answer 5

Increases CRP level: It's been shown that oral bacteria associated with chronic gum disease enter the blood stream and trigger the liver to make proteins such as CRP that inflame arteries and promote blood clots. The largest studies imply that CRP and bmi together are associated with incresed levels of CRP in health adults. There may be a day when CRP levels will be mesured in a dental setting by periodontists.

Answer 6

Quite possibly.: Research has recently linked swollen, bleeding gums with many problems outside the mouth- heart attacks, stroke, lung infections, certain cancers, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and pregnancy problems. With all that's been discovered, it is quite possible that there is an effect on liver enzymes as well. The fact that gum disease is linked to so many nasty problems is a good reason to fix it!

Answer 7

Nothing: Its not associated with disease states.

Answer 8

Get liver tests...: What tests are appropriate, and what may be wrong with your liver, depends on many factors--longevity of elevated liver enzymes, risk factors, exposure to hepatotoxins (gasoline, farm products, solvents), viruses, familial liver diseases, likelihood of autoimmune disease, alcohol history, pregnancy, age and gender. Tests may include: x-rays, blood work, liver biopsy.

Answer 9

Define "little"...: A mild elevation in liver enzymes usually is of no consequence, though i would want to periodically check that they weren't on their way upward. Are you symptomatic of anything? Why did you get your enzymes checked in the first place? How long have they been elevated? Answers to questions such as these would help me determine how serious things are.

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