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I Have Elevated Liver Enzymes . My Dr. Wants A
Question: I have elevated liver enzymes. My Dr. Wants a sonogram. Is this because he wants to see if my fatty liver is okay?
Brief Answer:
Yes, exactly
Detailed Answer:
Hi Klemick,
Yes, the elevated liver enzymes can represent many things, e.g. a progression of your fatty liver. The sonogram is also used to evaluate the possibility of other causes of elevated liver enzymes, e.g. gallstone disease. Finally, it is important to note that different types of medicine (e.g. statins, paracetamol, anti-diabetics) may cause increases in liver enzymes.
Hope this helps, feel free to contact me if you have other questions.
Yes, exactly
Detailed Answer:
Hi Klemick,
Yes, the elevated liver enzymes can represent many things, e.g. a progression of your fatty liver. The sonogram is also used to evaluate the possibility of other causes of elevated liver enzymes, e.g. gallstone disease. Finally, it is important to note that different types of medicine (e.g. statins, paracetamol, anti-diabetics) may cause increases in liver enzymes.
Hope this helps, feel free to contact me if you have other questions.
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