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What Causes Deranged Liver Function?

I have had LFTs blood test taken at A&E admitted for an anaplactic reaction. Just gone for a repeat blood test as requested by Hospital doctor. I have never smoked and I do not drink alcolhol at all. Nil. Just wonder what could cause deranged Liver function.
Mon, 22 Sep 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

There are many different causes for deranged liver function.
The causes include non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, alcoholic fatty liver disease, viral infections like hepatitis A, B, C and E, certain medications, autoimmune diseases, obstruction in bile duct etc.
You can discuss with your doctor and get tests done to find the cause.
I hope that answers your query.
Regards.
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What Causes Deranged Liver Function?

Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. There are many different causes for deranged liver function. The causes include non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, alcoholic fatty liver disease, viral infections like hepatitis A, B, C and E, certain medications, autoimmune diseases, obstruction in bile duct etc. You can discuss with your doctor and get tests done to find the cause. I hope that answers your query. Regards.