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What Are Causes Of Elevated Liver?
What are causes of elevated liver? I took ibuprofen about 9 hours prior to blood test. Does tylenol also have an effect on the liver? My cholesterol was also a little high, at 228. My doctor had me repeat my blood test and I am waiting for result. Thank you.
Fri, 5 Sep 2014
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Elevated liver enzymes has many causes. It can occur in infections of the liver and intestines. It can also be seen in those who have regular alcohol intake. Taking pain killers for long duration also causes elevated liver enzymes. Treatment medications for some chronic diseases also causes increased liver enzymes. Your test report needs to be discussed with your clinical problems as 1% to 9% of people without symptoms have elevated liver enzymes.
You may need evaluation for hepatitis, cirrhosis, or fatty liver disease among other conditions.
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Elevated liver enzymes has many causes. It can occur in infections of the liver and intestines. It can also be seen in those who have regular alcohol intake. Taking pain killers for long duration also causes elevated liver enzymes. Treatment medications for some chronic diseases also causes increased liver enzymes. Your test report needs to be discussed with your clinical problems as 1% to 9% of people without symptoms have elevated liver enzymes.
You may need evaluation for hepatitis, cirrhosis, or fatty liver disease among other conditions.
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