What Causes Elevated Liver Enzymes
There is a list of causes that goes on and on. But just a few of the causes are if you are diabetic, or if you're an alcoholic...If you've got viral hepatitis, or even if you have a deficiency in your adrenal glands. The best way to find out what the causes are is to call the hospital and ask them for a informational printout on what causes it. They will be more than happy to direct you to what you need to know!
Posted by lagessev on 8/29/2009
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Elevated liver enzymes — Overview covers definition, possible causes of high liver enzymes. ... Elevated liver enzymes indicate inflammation or damage to cells in the liver. Inflamed or injured liver cells may leak higher than normal amounts of certain chemicals, including liver enzymes, into the bloodstream,
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What about other liver enzymes? ... liver function blood test, liver cancer blood test, liver cancer, liver damage from medication, fatty liver, liver alt, ast liver function, liver disease, normal liver enzyme levels, elevated liver blood test, ... Liver Cancer - Get information on liver cancer, its symptoms, causes,
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Elevated liver enzymes or liver failure indicate liver problems and liver disease. Symptoms liver disease / Liver detoxification for symptoms of liver disease and symptoms of liver problems. Liver disease symptoms... ... Hope for Elevated Liver Enzymes Symptoms...
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Ritalin and elevated liver enzymes [posted 1/8/99] ; Question: I have been taking Ritalin (10 mg 2 or 3 times daily) for about 20 years for fatigue. I have been diagnosed with MS and this treatment has been associated with that disease. ... It causes insomnia for me as well. Now, if I need a "boost", I take one tablet...
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GGT and AP (Cholestatic Liver Enzymes) ... Four separate liver enzymes are included on most routine laboratory tests. They are- aspartate aminotransferase (AST or SGOT) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT or SGPT), which are known together ... Some possible causes of elevated transaminase levels include the following:
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You don't indicate whether you have any specific liver abnormalities that you know about. There are many causes for elevated liver enzymes and an increased liver size. Everything from viral hepatitis, gall bladder disease, medications, cancer, or other infections.
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There are many causes for elevated liver enzymes. Almost any medication can cause an elevation of liver enzymes - it would be wise to repeat the liver enzymes off the herbal medication. Alcohol can also raise liver enzymes, although typically the AST is greater than the ALT (not your case).
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