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What Causes An Inflamed Liver?

i went for blood work and the Dr told me i have an inflamed liver, he wants me to get an ultrasounds ASAP. i read some of the symptoms but not sure what it all means... shoulder pain, right abdomen pain, flactulance, indigestion, heartburn, very tired, bloating... should i be concerned? can it be caused by too many toxins in my body (i have a few abscessed teeth)
Thu, 13 Apr 2017
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Hi.
Thanks for posting query at HCM.

Test recommended:
1. H.pylori urea breath test
2. liver enzymes
3. lipid profile
4. ESR
5. endoscopy if age greater than 50 and/or if anemic
Usually ALT or AST values higher than "two times the upper normal limit", is considered abnormal ( in some countries, ALT or AST values of more than 100 are considered abnormal).

Value of AST or ALT greater than 85 or above maybe investigated further.

viral hepatitis ( HAV,HBV,HCV) are common cause of elevated liver enzymes. Typhoid fever may also affect liver and cause high liver enzymes.

further course of action maybe advised after test results.

any further questions are welcomed.

hope to answer your concern.

wish you good health.

regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
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What Causes An Inflamed Liver?

Hi. Thanks for posting query at HCM. Test recommended: 1. H.pylori urea breath test 2. liver enzymes 3. lipid profile 4. ESR 5. endoscopy if age greater than 50 and/or if anemic Usually ALT or AST values higher than two times the upper normal limit , is considered abnormal ( in some countries, ALT or AST values of more than 100 are considered abnormal). Value of AST or ALT greater than 85 or above maybe investigated further. viral hepatitis ( HAV,HBV,HCV) are common cause of elevated liver enzymes. Typhoid fever may also affect liver and cause high liver enzymes. further course of action maybe advised after test results. any further questions are welcomed. hope to answer your concern. wish you good health. regards, Dr Tayyab Malik