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What does it mean when liver enzymes are slightly elevated in a 5 yr old who had a virus 3 weeks ago? is that normal for that to happen?

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Common : Many viral illnesses have a non specific irritant effect on the liver and may cause a transient rize in liver enzymes.Within a month or two this is usually gone.

Answered 10/28/2013

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Most likely: Normal for the situation described. Retesting in a month is advised and hopefully normal by then, provided no other symptoms and abnormalities seen.

Answered 9/9/2013

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Transaminitis: A low grade transaminitis (elevation of all the liver enzymes) can occur after a routine virus. This can be caused by systemic inflammation caused by the body's attempt to fight off the virus. With this being said, watch for any urine or eye discoloration--if discolored could be a sign of rising liver enzymes and true hepatitis.

Answered 5/9/2014

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Viral infections: Viruses like ebv and CMV are notorious for minimal elevations in liver enzymes. Different story if physician concerned for hepatitis with large increases in liver enzymes.

Answered 1/3/2015

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May be normal: A lot of viruses may cause slight infection of the liver that is self-resolving.

Answered 9/29/2016

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