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I See A Slight Increase In "LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE" Which Is 233. Is There Anything I Should Be Worried

Posted on 2 days ago

Question: I did my Health checkups and under "LIVER FUNCTION PROFILE, SERUM" category I see a slight increase in "LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE" which is 233. Is there anything I should be worried of . Do I need to keep a track of this value in future. If so what tests should I need to do?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Non specific

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query

LDH is a non specific test and can be seen raised in multiple conditions.

It indirectly indicates any sort of damage in tissues mainly respiratory system.

I would like to know what were your symptoms during the viral fever your had ?
How long were you affected with the infection..?

Waiting for your response

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (28 hours later)

I had throat infection, with running nose . Had cough but not that severe . It lasted for 15 days and I was having antibiotics while taking the blood test. No fever .

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
Repeat test

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the information.

Sorry for the delay in my response.

I would recommend a repeat test now, to see if LDH has reduced. If it has reduced there is no need to worry, as the infection you had could be the reason.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar