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What Causes Elevated Liver Enzymes?

My liver enzyme result came back 129 I ve been told this is quite high but my dr didn t explain what it could mean. I do not drink any alcohol and haven t taken Tylenol in 15 years. I am currently only on ibuprofen every 6 hours for jaw pain. Should I be worried about this result and what can it mean? Also I am 24 years old.
Thu, 2 Jul 2015
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hi, you are 24 yrs old and the pain killer what you are using might be for just few days that will not cause so much damage to liver,you said that enzymes are high but you didnt say that what enzyme is high because diagnosis changes .But even though i will try to help you,if you are obese and on ultrasound there may be fat accumulation in liver that might have damaged some hepatocytes and there is derangement of enzymes,if so try to reduce weight ,avoid fatty and oily food ,regular physical activity .And recheck the enzymes if still they are high considering your age you need to be rules out wilsons disease and other autoimmune causes.Hope this information helps you
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What Causes Elevated Liver Enzymes?

hi, you are 24 yrs old and the pain killer what you are using might be for just few days that will not cause so much damage to liver,you said that enzymes are high but you didnt say that what enzyme is high because diagnosis changes .But even though i will try to help you,if you are obese and on ultrasound there may be fat accumulation in liver that might have damaged some hepatocytes and there is derangement of enzymes,if so try to reduce weight ,avoid fatty and oily food ,regular physical activity .And recheck the enzymes if still they are high considering your age you need to be rules out wilsons disease and other autoimmune causes.Hope this information helps you thank you